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Logan, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
626 Population 417/sq mi density
$65,947 Median Income $26,554 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $95,988 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 1,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,947 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Logan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°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 23.1 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,957 ft (596 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates39.6617°N, 99.5673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.5 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

147 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 51 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 125 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 125 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 120 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 135 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 121 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 53 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 48 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 51 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 101 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 37 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 118 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 120 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 125 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 66 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 70 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 103 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 124 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 31 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 75 km 5
May 27, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 29 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 24, 1969 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 31, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 79 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 77 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 73 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 95 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 33 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 81 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 96 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 34 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 33 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 39 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 30 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 30 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 47 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 46 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 35 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 35 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) 0.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Logan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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