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Hoyt, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
759 Population 1,615/sq mi density
$67,438 Median Income $36,255 per capita
$136,100 Home Value $280,720 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
510 Violent Crime/100K 4,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,438 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoyt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,164 ft (355 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,615/sq mi
Coordinates39.2494°N, 95.7079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.1 / 100
Community Resilience71.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 124 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 129 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 125 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 142 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 132 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 129 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 40 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 142 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 135 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 89 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 120 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 119 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 126 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 128 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 41 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 91 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 87 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 78 km 2
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 46 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 31 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 68 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 22 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 55 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 65 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 87 km 1
May 29, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 29 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 85 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 68 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 67 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 89 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 97 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 88 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 91 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 90 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 91 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 86 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 85 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 40 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 92 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 97 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 36 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 69 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 91 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Hoyt has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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