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Larned, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pawnee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,328 Population 1,381/sq mi density
$51,957 Median Income $41,746 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $102,259 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,957 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Larned enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,033 ft (620 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,381/sq mi
Coordinates38.1834°N, 99.1013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

268 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 M4.6 118 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 100 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 99 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 98 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 146 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 85 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 144 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 146 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 118 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Jan 4, 2015 4 km S of Harper, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Jul 11, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 122 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 140 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 137 km
Feb 22, 2017 8 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

845 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 97 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 45 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 17 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 7 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 38 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 89 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 55 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 87 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 99 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 12 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 66 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 61 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 51 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 75 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 64 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 51 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 53 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 83 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 92 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Larned has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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