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Narka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
62 Population 388/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $21,656 per capita
$15,500 Home Value $92,432 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,194 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$15,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Narka 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

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates39.9598°N, 97.4267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRepublic County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

137 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 63 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 68 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 64 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 67 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 55 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 142 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 86 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 63 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 69 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 65 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 81 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 140 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 64 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 51 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 41 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 70 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 15 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 74 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 94 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 92 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 97 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 95 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 99 km
2017 KILO 3,242 94 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 94 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,083 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,985 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 79 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 76 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 34 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,405 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,394 91 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 (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Narka has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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