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Hanover, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
831 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$66,705 Median Income $31,747 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $172,814 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 3,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,705 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,281 ft (390 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Coordinates39.8932°N, 96.8751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.3 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 110 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 107 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 112 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 111 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 103 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 98 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 139 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 125 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 131 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 144 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 109 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 128 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 110 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 129 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 86 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 61 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 95 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 100 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 81 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 72 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 47 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 79 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 80 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 79 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 98 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 48 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 87 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 78 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 73 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 81 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 76 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 84 km
2017 KILO 3,242 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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