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Lehigh, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 591/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $33,984 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $134,268 Zillow
$1,009 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,605 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lehigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,533 ft (467 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates38.3744°N, 97.3024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

408 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 70 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 71 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 135 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 73 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 146 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 141 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 50 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 145 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Mar 16, 2014 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 142 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jan 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 141 km
Feb 15, 2015 4 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.6 142 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 141 km
Jul 17, 2014 8 km NE of Bluff City, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

686 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 637 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 92 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 27 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 95 km 6
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 63 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 63 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 67 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 60 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 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 94 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 66 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 65 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 62 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 92 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 79 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 83 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 62 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 61 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Lehigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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