Mapleton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Linn County County

1.1 /5.0

F Poor

269 Population 538/sq mi density

$1,110 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr

823 Violent Crime/100K 4,622 property/100K

Overall

1.1 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

823 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	888 ft (271 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	538/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0157°N, 94.8841°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Linn County County
Nearest Airport	Joplin Regional (JLN) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.1 / 100
Community Resilience	28.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	94 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	137 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	122 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 445 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 1957	EF5	72 km	44
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	23 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	69 km	4
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	38 km	3
May 22, 2019	EF3	97 km	3
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	78 km	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	98 km	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	97 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	59 km	5
May 4, 1999	EF3	84 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	42 km	0
Mar 26, 1983	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	80 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	55 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	55 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	97 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	71 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF3	87 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF3	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,043 ac, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	28 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,823	78 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	32 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	32 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,346	84 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	90 km
2009	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,207	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,097	92 km
2008	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,091	87 km
2006	GRAND	1,067	33 km
2019	EAST KENNEDY CREEK	1,004	87 km
2005	UNNAMED	860	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	78 km
2006	SALT CREEK MARSH	720	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	636	95 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	515	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.7 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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