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Moundridge, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,654 Population 1,054/sq mi density
$72,130 Median Income $34,215 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $232,915 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,605 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,130 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Moundridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,054/sq mi
Coordinates38.2019°N, 97.5148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarvey County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 45 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 45 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 48 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 110 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 127 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 74 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 117 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 121 km
Sep 6, 2016 4 km NNW of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Feb 1, 2015 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
Jan 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 124 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 115 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 113 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 123 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 115 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 768 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 81 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 65 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 9 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 69 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 58 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
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 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 98 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 79 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 98 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 94 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 85 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 19 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 40 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in

Moundridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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