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Esbon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jewell County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
59 Population 211/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $36,368 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Esbon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,832 ft (558 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates39.8218°N, 98.4337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJewell County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 109 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 30 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 24 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 29 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 25 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 39 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 12 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 109 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 134 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 22 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 29 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 74 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 26 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 41 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 11 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 42 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 27 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

695 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 81 km 4
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 27 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 94 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 62 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 35 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 10 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 97 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 18 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 92 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 94 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 82 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 65 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 67 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 69 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 73 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Esbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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