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Latimer, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
66 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$63,600 Home Value $94,761 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Latimer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,410 ft (430 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.7386°N, 96.8460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience60.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

116 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 M4.5 126 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 127 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 129 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 29 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 118 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 11 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 16 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 119 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 17 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 61 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 61 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 59 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 75 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 18 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 51 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,002 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 83 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 83 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 65 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 92 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 100 km 15
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 28 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 39 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 86 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 75 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 39 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 66 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 35 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 35 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 99 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 61 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 76 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 87 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 39 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 58 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 56 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 86 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Latimer has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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