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Holyrood, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
381 Population 794/sq mi density
$60,962 Median Income $34,543 per capita
$60,500 Home Value $79,389 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,962 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,500 home value, $655/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Holyrood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,805 ft (550 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density794/sq mi
Coordinates38.5877°N, 98.4107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllsworth County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 112 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 73 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 73 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 73 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 137 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 145 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 130 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 130 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 132 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 130 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 125 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 122 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 109 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

766 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 98 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 97 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 34 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 36 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 51 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 88 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 60 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 57 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 90 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 77 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 42 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 56 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 87 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 53 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 62 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 45 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 88 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 87 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 54 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 51 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 51 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 52 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 52 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 64 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Holyrood has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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