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Lindsborg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,773 Population 2,062/sq mi density
$69,559 Median Income $33,482 per capita
$178,200 Home Value $228,401 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 1,315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,559 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lindsborg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density2,062/sq mi
Coordinates38.5771°N, 97.6740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcPherson County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 67 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 67 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 69 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 148 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 81 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 135 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 131 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 136 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 141 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 118 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 104 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 61 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 103 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 58 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 143 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 63 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Sep 8, 2014 3 km E of Milan, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 30 fatalities, 390 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 52 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 95 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 97 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 99 km 15
May 20, 1957 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 35 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 51 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 98 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 34 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 95 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 55 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 47 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 99 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 99 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 20 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 96 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 49 km
2003 TAPR 03 6,548 96 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 77 km
2002 TALLGRASS 02 6,311 96 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 55 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,841 98 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in

Lindsborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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