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Earlton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
116 Population 725/sq mi density
$73,833 Median Income $26,530 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Earlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation960 ft (293 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates37.5874°N, 95.4698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNeosho County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)-0.11 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 25, 2024.

Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 135 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 136 km
Sep 9, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.8 144 km
Aug 10, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.7 144 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 140 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 121 km
Jun 20, 2017 3 km S of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.6 147 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 150 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 136 km
Mar 5, 2023 15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 149 km
May 2, 2023 15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 249 fatalities, 2,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 98 km 158
May 20, 1957 EF5 96 km 44
May 10, 2008 EF4 72 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 38 km 4
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 61 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 84 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 21 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 42 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 59 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 47 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 92 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 99 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 68 km
2018 18-85 14,632 52 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,331 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,691 77 km
2002 HULAH2 5,421 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,220 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in

Earlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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