McCune, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
268 Population 838/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,027 per capita
$39,400 Home Value $160,010 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,400 home value, $706/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
McCune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation918 ft (280 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates37.3538°N, 95.0192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLabette County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 116 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 132 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 129 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,068 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 51 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 41 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 87 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 10 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 89 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 65 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 70 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 30 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 50 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 31 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 49 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 82 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 86 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 88 km
2018 18-85 14,632 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 61 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 100 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,952 91 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,823 91 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 68 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 47 km
2016 04-04-2 1,534 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 74 km
2016 04-02-1 1,357 92 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 88 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,127 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

McCune has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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