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Grenola, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
149 Population 317/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $28,748 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $69,859 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 3,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grenola 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 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates37.3503°N, 96.4497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 111 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 131 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 131 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 138 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 86 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 138 km
Mar 17, 2015 5 km NE of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 134 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 127 km
Jun 20, 2014 10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Apr 6, 2015 7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 134 km
Mar 12, 2015 Oklahoma M3.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 125 fatalities, 964 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 92 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 81 km 80
May 3, 1999 EF4 84 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 75 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 70 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 80 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 29 km 0
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 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 62 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 93 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 44 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 57 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 94 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 63 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 100 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 84 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 70 km
2018 18-85 14,632 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in

Grenola has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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