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Keats, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 280/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
813 Violent Crime/100K 1,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Keats experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,118 ft (341 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates39.2168°N, 96.7074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRiley County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 81 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 134 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 139 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 137 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 125 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 60 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 56 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 60 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 92 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 122 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 94 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 59 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 136 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 77 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 91 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 66 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 1,009 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 76 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 10 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 98 km 6
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 87 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 33 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 65 km 1
May 20, 1957 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 30 km 1
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 80 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 30 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 85 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 82 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 23 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 54 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 66 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 6 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 86 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 12 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 31 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 5 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 82 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 27 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 15 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 86 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 5 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 5 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 89 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in

Keats has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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