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Morganville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
170 Population 500/sq mi density
$48,021 Median Income $29,804 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $154,329 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,021 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Morganville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,232 ft (376 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates39.4667°N, 97.2037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience96.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 101 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 116 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 88 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 84 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 87 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 74 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 78 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 82 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 86 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 105 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 89 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 100 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 124 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 91 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 86 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 80 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 71 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 53 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 57 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 87 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 83 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 66 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 53 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 65 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 70 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 52 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 40 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 45 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 49 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 78 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 37 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 50 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 49 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 68 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 48 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 91 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 41 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 41 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 95 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 100 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Morganville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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