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Latham, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
164 Population 745/sq mi density
$27,500 Home Value $196,480 Zillow
$577 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Latham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,468 ft (447 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates37.5356°N, 96.6425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

2,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 126 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 129 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 131 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 130 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 131 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 129 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 117 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 117 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 82 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 140 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
Mar 12, 2015 Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Apr 6, 2015 7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 135 km
Jun 20, 2014 10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 125 fatalities, 907 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 74 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 97 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 86 km 80
May 3, 1999 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 48 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 50 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 52 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 21 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 67 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 84 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 91 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 63 km
2018 18-85 14,632 56 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 13 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 39 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 90 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Latham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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