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Kipp, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
81 Population 100/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kipp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,213 ft (370 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates38.7850°N, 97.4568°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

199 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 96 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 96 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 98 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 147 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 70 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 120 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 123 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 122 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 115 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 37 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 43 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 120 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 131 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 139 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 37 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 121 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 258 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 71 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 75 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 65 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 1 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 81 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 92 km 0
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 86 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 81 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 46 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 76 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 83 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 77 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 74 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 75 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 79 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 72 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 87 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 33 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 76 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 78 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in

Kipp has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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