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Eskridge, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wabaunsee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
388 Population 746/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $23,644 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $179,886 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eskridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,410 ft (430 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates38.8595°N, 96.1053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabaunsee County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

71 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 70 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 77 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 80 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 82 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 82 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 124 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 130 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 84 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 82 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 88 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 80 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 123 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 128 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 88 km
Jan 15, 2022 5 km SW of Gypsum, Kansas M3.1 120 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 119 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 17 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 70 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 50 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 87 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 79 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 38 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 38 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 66 km 1
May 28, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 40 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 21 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 73 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 56 km 3
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 81 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 88 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 60 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 50 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 17 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 11 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 64 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 65 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 98 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 67 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 76 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 86 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 67 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Eskridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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