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Long Island, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 349/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $27,457 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $134,062 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 1,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Long Island 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

Elevation2,071 ft (631 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates39.9461°N, 99.5339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

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

148 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 82 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 117 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 123 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 119 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 133 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 120 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 82 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 84 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 79 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 101 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 57 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 121 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 106 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 117 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 116 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 132 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 102 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 101 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 58 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 41 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 98 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 61 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 59 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 62 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 45 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 46 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 38 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 41 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 41 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 61 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 69 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 76 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 48 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in

Long Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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