Garland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Bourbon County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

25 Population 119/sq mi density

57°F Avg Temperature

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Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

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Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Garland 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation	871 ft (265 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	119/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7305°N, 94.6244°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bourbon County County
Nearest Airport	Joplin Regional (JLN) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (May) 6.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.7 / 100
Community Resilience	58.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	99 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	116 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 217 fatalities, 1,935 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	75 km	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	93 km	21
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	61 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	54 km	4
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	73 km	3
May 22, 2019	EF3	58 km	3
May 22, 2019	EF3	69 km	0
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	73 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	98 km	7
May 4, 2003	EF3	20 km	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	78 km	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	100 km	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	67 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	18 km	0
Mar 26, 1983	EF3	34 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	46 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	27 km	2
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	100 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	78 km	2
Mar 26, 1976	EF3	87 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1986	UNNAMED	3,427	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	19 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	55 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	41 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,356	77 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,346	50 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	77 km
2006	GRAND	1,067	40 km
1984	RESIDENT	1,048	83 km
2005	UNNAMED	860	73 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	58 km
2009	REYNOLDS HOLLOW	728	100 km
2006	SALT CREEK MARSH	720	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	636	81 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	515	75 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)	1.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.9 in
May	66°F (19°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	5.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in

Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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