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Falun, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
151 Population 136/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $14,492 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,864 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Falun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates38.6744°N, 97.7511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 75 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 75 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 77 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 90 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 124 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 122 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 124 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 119 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 68 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 129 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 115 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 64 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 62 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 123 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 18 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 125 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

713 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 65 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 92 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 83 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 41 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 22 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 54 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 99 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 7 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 57 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 79 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 67 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 49 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 95 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 46 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 67 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 81 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 91 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 8 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in

Falun has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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