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Fredonia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,113 Population 866/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $32,176 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $86,286 Zillow
$712 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates37.5331°N, 95.8223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 145 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 134 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Jun 26, 2025 4 km SE of Braman, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Jan 25, 2019 3 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Feb 13, 2017 2 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 131 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 126 km
Jun 27, 2018 5 km NW of Wellington, Kansas M3.2 143 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 133 km
Mar 15, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.1 126 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 135 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 105 km
Mar 14, 2021 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas M3.0 128 km
Feb 8, 2017 2 km ESE of South Haven, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Mar 30, 2017 10 km W of Belle Plaine, Kansas M2.9 140 km
Aug 5, 2017 11 km W of Belle Plaine, Kansas M2.9 141 km
Sep 17, 2016 12 km W of Belle Plaine, Kansas M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 611 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 85 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 92 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 65 km 4
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 80 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 44 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 92 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 67 km 1
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 18, 1979 EF3 71 km 0
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 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 85 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 15 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 71 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 81 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 99 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 51 km
2018 18-85 14,632 28 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 19 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 68 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 69 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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