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Niotaze, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
130 Population 351/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $28,338 per capita
$97,700 Home Value $146,820 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,114 Violent Crime/100K 7,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Niotaze enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates37.0673°N, 96.0145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChautauqua County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.5 / 100
Community Resilience10.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 108 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 119 km
Feb 7, 2015 3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 104 km
Apr 19, 2014 3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 126 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 142 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 120 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Feb 1, 2015 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 143 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 837 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 87 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 78 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 74 km 0
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 89 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 87 km 2
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 52 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 31 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 71 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 46 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 17 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 77 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 52 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 26 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 45 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 27 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 96 km
2018 18-85 14,632 72 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 65 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Niotaze has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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