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LeRoy, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
461 Population 562/sq mi density
$39,205 Median Income $27,443 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $177,746 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,205 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
LeRoy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates38.0860°N, 95.6330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffey County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 107 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 147 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 146 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 141 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 140 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 112 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 117 km
Mar 15, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.1 147 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 127 km
Mar 14, 2021 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas M3.0 149 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,024 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 96 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 42 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 47 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 63 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 29 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 73 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 54 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 96 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 75 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 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 85 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 74 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 46 km
2018 18-85 14,632 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 79 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 72 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 73 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

LeRoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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