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Elmdale, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chase County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 229/sq mi density
$42,000 Home Value $114,866 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 1,764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,200 ft (366 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates38.3730°N, 96.6460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChase County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 122 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 123 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 125 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 16 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 90 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 135 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 53 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 48 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 56 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 88 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 87 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 120 km
Aug 5, 2017 4 km ENE of Milan, Kansas M3.4 150 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 134 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 90 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 56 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 114 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 946 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 73 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 88 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 38 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 67 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 70 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 66 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 13 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 22 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 13 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 72 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 15 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 22 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 68 km
2018 18-85 14,632 91 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 89 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 22 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 33 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 31 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in

Elmdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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