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Milford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
307 Population 539/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $34,092 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $319,067 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates39.1729°N, 96.9104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRiley County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 78 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 141 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 121 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 125 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 112 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 124 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 50 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 51 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 45 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 141 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 124 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 75 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 140 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 123 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 59 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 47 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 78 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 782 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 90 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 18 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 50 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 83 km 1
May 20, 1957 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 47 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 61 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 49 km 3
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 84 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 81 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 29 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 76 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 15 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 85 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 10 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 41 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 13 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 81 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 41 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 9 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 86 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 95 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 14 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 13 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 89 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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