Johnson City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stanton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,244 Population 581/sq mi density
$69,081 Median Income $41,152 per capita
$62,100 Home Value $160,712 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,081 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,100 home value, $698/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation3,334 ft (1,016 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density581/sq mi
Coordinates37.5704°N, 101.7448°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStanton County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 6, 2020.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 130 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 149 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 108 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 113 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 60 km 2
May 29, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 77 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 33 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 96 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
May 11, 2005 EF2 35 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 34 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 48 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 56 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 98 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 63 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 88 km
2019 C34 3,883 87 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 23 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 73 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 57 km
2023 MANVEL 2,038 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,719 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,663 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,496 57 km
1996 SECOND STREET 1,293 58 km
2022 MT CARMEL 1,280 81 km
2017 ARKALON 1,229 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,150 44 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Johnson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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