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Emmett, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
186 Population 930/sq mi density
$39,250 Median Income $21,955 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $244,623 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emmett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates39.3073°N, 96.0576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 109 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 123 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 102 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 103 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 106 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 145 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 134 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 105 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 128 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 110 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 129 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 107 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 120 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 138 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 113 km
Jan 15, 2022 5 km SW of Gypsum, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 148 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 45 km 16
May 28, 2019 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 100 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 77 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 34 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 98 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 17 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 29 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 34 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 40 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 89 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 60 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 55 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 60 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 60 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 68 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 57 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 62 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 41 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 61 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 62 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 61 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 55 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 9 km
2011 V ROAD 5,608 100 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 72 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 67 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 22 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Emmett has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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