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Liebenthal, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 773/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $32,872 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $95,975 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Liebenthal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,974 ft (602 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density773/sq mi
Coordinates38.6545°N, 99.3200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRush County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 63 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 137 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 136 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 135 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 140 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 63 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 61 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 143 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 82 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 96 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 135 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 23 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 145 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 46 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 48 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 85 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

777 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 97 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 50 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 75 km 1
May 10, 1985 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 64 km 5
May 4, 1950 EF4 72 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 57 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 27, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 53 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 23 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 64 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 24 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 91 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 88 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 40 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 93 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 88 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 88 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 93 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 55 km
1988 NORTH LAKE 3,075 84 km
2015 190TH 3,024 83 km
2000 SWITZER G 3,021 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in

Liebenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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