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Hamilton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Greenwood County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
205 Population 661/sq mi density
$29,741 Median Income $24,773 per capita
$25,000 Home Value $129,596 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$29,741 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates37.9806°N, 96.1638°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 146 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 76 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 99 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 148 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 98 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 145 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 99 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Jan 25, 2019 3 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Feb 13, 2017 2 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 98 km
Sep 8, 2014 7 km NW of Mayfield, Kansas M3.2 148 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 145 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 513 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 78 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 77 km 3
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 77 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 25 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 6, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 80 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 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 39 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 64 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 58 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 68 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 8 km
2018 18-85 14,632 32 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 31 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 43 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 28 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 30 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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