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Longford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
44 Population 314/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,793 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $88,529 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Longford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,361 ft (415 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates39.1721°N, 97.3291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience96.3 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 139 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 140 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 142 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 116 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 91 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 96 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 92 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 85 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 95 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 54 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 59 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 51 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 110 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 95 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 141 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 99 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 115 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 136 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 55 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 45 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 37 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEST SIDE MVD (18,701 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 99 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 62 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 73 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 51 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 43 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 67 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 49 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 97 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 77 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 40 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 50 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 49 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 60 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 69 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 39 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 43 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Longford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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