Manter, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stanton County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
92 Population 368/sq mi density
$49,737 Median Income $41,059 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,737 median income, 11.8% unemployment
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates37.5245°N, 101.8832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStanton County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Colorado Regional (LAA)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 6, 2020.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 126 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 147 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 138 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 104 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 100 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 86 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 59 km 2
May 29, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 46 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
May 11, 2005 EF2 48 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 21 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 43 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 49 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 95 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 74 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 77 km
2019 C34 3,883 75 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 97 km
2017 WINDSPLITTER 3,299 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 28 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 87 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 54 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,242 98 km
2023 MANVEL 2,038 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,719 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,663 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,588 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,496 48 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,352 88 km
1996 SECOND STREET 1,293 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Manter has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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