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Frederick, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 205/sq mi density
$38,879 Median Income $33,918 per capita
$54,800 Home Value $89,462 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,879 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick 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 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. 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 Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates38.5129°N, 98.2676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRice County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

399 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 M4.6 127 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 60 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 60 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 142 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 60 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 135 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 150 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 132 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 145 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 147 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 137 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 144 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 137 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jul 11, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

776 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 316 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 84 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 85 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 12 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 45 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 48 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 36 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 92 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 43 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 37 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 42 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 92 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 44 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 48 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 39 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 72 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 39 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 44 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 91 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 72 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 43 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 48 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 41 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 44 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 79 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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