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Hoxie, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,191 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $38,167 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $210,973 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoxie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,705 ft (824 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Coordinates39.3558°N, 100.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 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 89 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 91 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 88 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 53 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 109 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 84 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 83 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 102 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 74 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 84 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 87 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 84 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 83 km
Mar 17, 2025 6 km SW of Luray, Kansas M3.0 150 km
Nov 1, 2002 9 km SSW of Natoma, Kansas M3.0 119 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 83 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 84 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 86 km
Jan 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 126 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 48 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 60 km 5
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 24, 1969 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 92 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 56 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 91 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 84 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 66 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 94 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Hoxie has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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