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Morrowville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$73,393 Median Income $34,573 per capita
$25,700 Home Value $139,461 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrowville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,351 ft (412 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates39.8453°N, 97.1728°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience69.5 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

136 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 86 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 81 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 86 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 128 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 72 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 85 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 119 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 105 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 127 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 83 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 86 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 88 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 131 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 105 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 103 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 82 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 67 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 89 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 55 km 1
May 20, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 51 (13,760 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 84 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 97 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 73 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 57 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 82 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 81 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 59 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 77 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 74 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 83 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 78 km
2017 KILO 3,242 73 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 73 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,083 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Morrowville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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