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Natoma, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rooks County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
371 Population 883/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $28,074 per capita
$25,900 Home Value $71,068 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,900 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Natoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,829 ft (557 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates39.1885°N, 99.0242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRooks County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 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 35 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 116 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 99 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 96 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 96 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 107 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 81 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 70 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 32 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 35 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 139 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 115 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 125 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 96 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 99 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 38 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 82 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 66 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 99 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

702 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 79 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 61 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 76 km 5
May 27, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 12 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 72 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 68 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 55 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,760 89 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 39 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 22 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 80 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 47 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 54 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 52 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 57 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 27 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 71 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 50 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in

Natoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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