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Lone Elm, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 486/sq mi density
$56,369 Median Income $33,924 per capita
$28,200 Home Value $173,519 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,369 median income, 70.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lone Elm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates38.0796°N, 95.2431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 25, 2024.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 139 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 119 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 123 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 136 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 143 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 135 km
May 10, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 146 km
Mar 12, 2020 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 149 km
Mar 5, 2023 15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 143 km
May 2, 2023 15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas M2.5 142 km
Apr 11, 2020 13 km E of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 144 km
Jun 8, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 144 km
May 18, 2023 12 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 680 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 47 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 85 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 14 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 74 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 93 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 7 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 99 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 72 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (20,760 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 79 km
2018 18-85 14,632 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 82 km
2020 HAMLITON 4,729 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,010 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,823 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,719 90 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 97 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 37 km
2009 KENNEDY CREEK EAST 1,207 56 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,182 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,124 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,097 66 km
2008 KENNEDY CREEK EAST 1,091 55 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Lone Elm has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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