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Hallowell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
53 Population 62/sq mi density
$120,000 Median Income $42,562 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $72,099 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
227 Violent Crime/100K 510 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$120,000 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hallowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 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 Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates37.1734°N, 95.0027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLabette County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 98 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 100 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 118 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 111 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 219 fatalities, 2,083 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 39 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 23 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 29 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 54 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 45 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 70 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 41 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 11 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 77 km 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 49 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 44 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 42 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 100 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 78 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 50 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 89 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 91 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 90 km
2002 HUDSONLAKE 2,800 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 91 km
2014 MCKINLEY 2,294 98 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 68 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,952 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Hallowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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