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Garfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pawnee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
109 Population 202/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $26,634 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $97,632 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,895 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,071 ft (631 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates38.0771°N, 99.2445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

247 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 M4.6 128 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 112 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 111 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 143 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 109 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 147 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 76 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 147 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 145 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Jul 11, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.5 146 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Jan 4, 2015 4 km S of Harper, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 122 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 138 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

856 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 168 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 82 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 96 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 12 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 24 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 86 km 2
May 4, 2007 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 46 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 77 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 76 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 6 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 54 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 37 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 80 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 77 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 64 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 66 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 96 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 80 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 64 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 65 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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