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Gas, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
581 Population 807/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $24,822 per capita
$71,900 Home Value $106,812 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 3,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,900 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,021 ft (311 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density807/sq mi
Coordinates37.9226°N, 95.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAllen County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 21, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 138 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 134 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 143 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 142 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 148 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 142 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 146 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 132 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 140 km
May 10, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 143 km
Mar 12, 2020 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 146 km
Apr 21, 2025 7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas M2.6 146 km
Jun 8, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 141 km
Mar 5, 2023 15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 140 km
May 2, 2023 15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas M2.5 140 km
Apr 11, 2020 13 km E of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 143 km
May 18, 2023 12 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 653 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 60 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 32 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 60 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 94 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 22 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 65 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 2
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 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 68 km
2018 18-85 14,632 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 100 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 67 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,094 95 km
2020 HAMLITON 4,729 76 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,676 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,437 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,233 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,068 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,010 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,952 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Gas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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