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Neosho Falls, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
139 Population 273/sq mi density
$47,750 Median Income $14,341 per capita
$14,200 Home Value $85,816 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 3,381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$14,200 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Neosho Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates38.0060°N, 95.5553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffey County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 117 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 147 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 148 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 121 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 123 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 127 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 143 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 131 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 129 km
Jun 10, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Sep 9, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.8 143 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 125 km
Aug 10, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.7 143 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 112 km
May 10, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 122 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 120 km
Apr 21, 2025 7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas M2.6 126 km
Mar 12, 2020 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 126 km
Jun 20, 2017 3 km S of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.6 149 km
May 9, 2021 4 km NW of Herington, Kansas M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 573 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 50 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 94 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 42 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 74 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 26 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 68 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 85 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 100 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 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 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 50 km
2018 18-85 14,632 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 82 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 75 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 54 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 84 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 100 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Neosho Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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