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Glade, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
58 Population 215/sq mi density
$60,250 Median Income $47,597 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $96,377 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,812 ft (552 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates39.6837°N, 99.3116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 17.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.5 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

146 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 53 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 104 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 98 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 103 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 99 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 113 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 64 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 54 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 79 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 53 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 101 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 22 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 96 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 100 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 104 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 105 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 78 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 101 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 75 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 146 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 78 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 30 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 88 km 5
May 27, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 71 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 92 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 94 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 70 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 89 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 33 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 77 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 97 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 13 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 12 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 58 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 8 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 8 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 34 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 61 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 14 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Glade has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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