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Leon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 721/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $44,595 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $196,480 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Leon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,347 ft (411 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density721/sq mi
Coordinates37.6897°N, 96.7838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

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

1,885 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 M5.8 141 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 111 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 129 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 112 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 122 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 111 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 113 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 131 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 86 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 130 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 127 km
Apr 6, 2015 7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 141 km
Jun 20, 2014 10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 66 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 76 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 96 km 80
May 3, 1999 EF4 68 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 95 km 6
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 27 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 42 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 46 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 80 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
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 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 25 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 87 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 64 km
2018 18-85 14,632 65 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 33 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 33 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 78 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 62 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 46 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Leon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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