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Kirwin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
84 Population 91/sq mi density
$41,750 Median Income $21,219 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $122,174 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates39.6698°N, 99.1218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.5 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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 Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

148 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 57 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 89 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 82 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 86 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 83 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 96 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 75 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 57 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 63 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 57 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 85 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 19 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 80 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 88 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 89 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 108 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 83 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 80 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1993 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 66 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 7 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 97 km 5
May 27, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 66 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 77 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 69 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 84 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 38 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 74 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 84 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 4 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 6 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 74 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 8 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 8 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 28 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 73 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 6 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Kirwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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