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Neosho Rapids, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
305 Population 598/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $22,849 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $170,221 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Neosho Rapids 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

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates38.3685°N, 95.9919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffey County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

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

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 67 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 130 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 100 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 101 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 94 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 140 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 131 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 102 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 139 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 131 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 74 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 78 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 98 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 99 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 140 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 62 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 44 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 75 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 21 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 66 km 3
May 19, 1960 EF4 92 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 90 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 15 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 92 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1971 EF3 73 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 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 80 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 51 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 99 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 55 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 92 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 60 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 51 km
2018 18-85 14,632 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 71 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 36 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 43 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 38 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 57 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in

Neosho Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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