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Jetmore, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
678 Population 161/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $34,037 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $139,005 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
413 Violent Crime/100K 2,729 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jetmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates37.9866°N, 99.8847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

88 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 M4.6 142 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 103 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 142 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 100 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 117 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 91 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 102 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 120 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 117 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 118 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 117 km
Jul 21, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 121 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.1 124 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 149 km
Aug 15, 2017 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 123 km
Aug 15, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 121 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

777 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 125 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 80 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 67 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 74 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 79 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 58 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 27 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 20 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 73 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 79 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 83 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 99 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 98 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 63 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 18 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 89 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 28 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 90 km
2010 MILLER 3,567 83 km
2022 MILLER RANCH 3,563 79 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,519 76 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 99 km
2008 LEXINGTON 3,076 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,684 97 km
2008 KIOWA 2,660 65 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,252 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Jetmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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