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Hudson, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stafford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
88 Population 677/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $32,923 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $193,784 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hudson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates38.1049°N, 98.6607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStafford County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

854 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 M4.6 140 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 61 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 60 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 58 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 114 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 79 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 136 km
Feb 3, 2015 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 121 km
Sep 26, 2016 9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 134 km
Nov 2, 2017 Oklahoma M3.7 136 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 114 km
Sep 6, 2016 4 km NNW of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 67 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 45 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 69 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 41 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 33 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 27 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 70 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 59 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 94 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 62 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 45 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 92 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 99 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 65 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 24 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 88 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 88 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 25 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 48 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 88 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 26 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 13 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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