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Macksville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
585 Population 585/sq mi density
$55,214 Median Income $23,791 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $75,477 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,214 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $542/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Macksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,026 ft (618 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates37.9572°N, 98.9689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

922 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 M4.6 146 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 88 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 139 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 87 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 123 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 85 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 120 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 59 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Feb 3, 2015 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma M3.8 134 km
Jan 19, 2015 6 km NW of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 129 km
Sep 26, 2016 9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 126 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 140 km
Mar 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma M3.8 148 km
May 16, 2017 1 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 79 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 86 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 63 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 100 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 16 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 27 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 28 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 7 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 61 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 62 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 92 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 24 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 80 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 72 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 56 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 75 km
2020 EWB 5,706 99 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 62 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 24 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 74 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 56 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Macksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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