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Leonardville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
600 Population 1,935/sq mi density
$78,542 Median Income $26,356 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $221,123 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonardville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,935/sq mi
Coordinates39.3641°N, 96.8596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRiley County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 131 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 98 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 120 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 106 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 119 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 144 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 71 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 73 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 67 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 137 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 123 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 118 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 94 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 131 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 69 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 136 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 103 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 117 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 786 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 95 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 29 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 51 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 81 km 1
May 20, 1957 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 36 km 1
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 74 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 100 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 43 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 87 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 24 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 14 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 22 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 21 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 47 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 13 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 22 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 21 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 41 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 23 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 61 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 24 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 19 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 14 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 73 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 74 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Leonardville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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