Moline, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
375 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$33,125 Median Income $26,146 per capita
$28,300 Home Value $76,117 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,300 home value, $625/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Moline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,103/sq mi
Coordinates37.3637°N, 96.3024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,860 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 118 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 144 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 144 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 131 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 99 km
Mar 17, 2015 5 km NE of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Mar 12, 2015 Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
May 9, 2014 4 km ENE of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Apr 6, 2015 7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Mar 23, 2015 7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 108 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 92 km 80
May 3, 1999 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 83 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 16 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 86 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 60 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 94 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 31 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 52 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 97 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 66 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 62 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 81 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 64 km
2018 18-85 14,632 45 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Moline has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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