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New Cambria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 728/sq mi density
$88,601 Median Income $48,395 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $235,156 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,601 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Cambria 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 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,195 ft (364 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density728/sq mi
Coordinates38.8790°N, 97.5066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 103 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 104 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 106 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 136 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 79 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 109 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 112 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 111 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 104 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 120 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 50 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 43 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 43 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 132 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 148 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 112 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 19 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 115 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

632 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 81 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 58 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 71 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 11 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 34 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 94 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 90 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 43 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 74 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 92 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 84 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 71 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 99 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 73 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 87 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 69 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 96 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 34 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 74 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 85 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in

New Cambria has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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