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Glasco, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cloud County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
337 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $27,441 per capita
$52,900 Home Value $82,598 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates39.3610°N, 97.8370°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCloud County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience94.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

206 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 M4.6 138 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 149 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 149 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 75 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 135 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 51 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 48 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 43 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 50 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 95 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 62 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 98 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 138 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 104 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 74 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 117 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 54 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 221 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 53 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 34 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 9 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 62 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 61 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 43 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 9 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 68 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 97 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 77 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 87 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 84 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 96 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 95 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 84 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 87 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 73 km
2017 KILO 3,242 84 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 38 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Glasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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