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Levant, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 56/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
480 Violent Crime/100K 2,769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Levant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,312 ft (1,009 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates39.3881°N, 101.1948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThomas County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 118 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 108 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 146 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 146 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 141 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 138 km
May 31, 2025 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas M2.9 118 km
Jun 29, 2021 Kansas M2.9 146 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 97 km
Jul 29, 2025 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas M2.8 120 km
Apr 1, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M2.8 148 km
Jul 11, 2025 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas M2.7 119 km
Apr 2, 1992 15 km SSW of Zurich, Kansas M2.7 149 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 101 km
Jul 5, 2025 7 km SW of Bogue, Kansas M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 59 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 47 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 5, 1953 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 46 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 45 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF2 50 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF2 87 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 ac, 1997).

Year Name Acres Distance
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 100 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 75 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 70 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 94 km
2007 WANO 1,556 65 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 73 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 94 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 57 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in

Levant has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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