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Morland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 298/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $36,755 per capita
$59,500 Home Value $112,009 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 1,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Morland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,304 ft (702 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates39.3490°N, 100.0744°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 58 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 22 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 57 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 60 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 78 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 73 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 57 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 56 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 80 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 97 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 57 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 56 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 56 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 57 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 52 km
Jan 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas M3.0 96 km
Aug 11, 2019 4 km E of Catharine, Kansas M3.0 92 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 55 km
Nov 1, 2002 9 km SSW of Natoma, Kansas M3.0 89 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

582 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 49 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 59 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 39 km 5
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 23 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 94 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 91 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 80 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 59 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 59 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 89 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 63 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 81 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 83 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 56 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 82 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 83 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 22 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Morland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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