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Linn, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 1,406/sq mi density
$65,556 Median Income $27,606 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $187,179 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,556 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $491/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Linn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,406/sq mi
Coordinates39.6793°N, 97.0868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience69.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 136 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 98 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 88 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 93 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 132 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 78 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 92 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 111 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 105 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 100 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 120 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 90 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 115 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 95 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 98 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 90 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 110 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 69 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 74 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 88 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 64 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 88 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
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 83 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 64 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 53 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 41 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 61 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 62 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 61 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 81 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 43 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 88 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 57 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 54 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 64 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 58 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 88 km
2017 KILO 3,242 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Linn has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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