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Gridley, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
375 Population 872/sq mi density
$58,393 Median Income $31,058 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $192,205 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,393 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gridley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates38.1011°N, 95.8815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffey County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
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

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 87 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 125 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 125 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 123 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 117 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 92 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 121 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 126 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 91 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 121 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 96 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 122 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 125 km
Mar 15, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.1 127 km
Jun 4, 2022 8 km NNW of Roxbury, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 108 km
Mar 14, 2021 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas M3.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 91 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 51 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 93 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 46 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 51 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 52 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 89 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 90 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 89 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF3 93 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF3 98 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 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 67 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 72 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 70 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 76 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 29 km
2018 18-85 14,632 46 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 52 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 45 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Gridley has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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