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Galesburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 1,082/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $21,976 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $173,490 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Galesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation983 ft (300 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,082/sq mi
Coordinates37.4722°N, 95.3564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNeosho County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)-0.11 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 123 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 111 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 211 fatalities, 1,985 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 82 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 56 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 23 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 72 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 6 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 33 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 51 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 89 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 95 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 84 km
2018 18-85 14,632 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 58 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,331 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,691 80 km
2002 HULAH2 5,421 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,220 96 km
2022 18 VALLEY 5,181 77 km
2020 HAMLITON 4,729 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,671 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 59 km
2023 HICKEY 3,728 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Galesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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