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North Newton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,150 Population 2,363/sq mi density
$86,750 Median Income $42,580 per capita
$202,700 Home Value $237,187 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,700 home value, $798/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
North Newton 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 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,443 ft (440 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,363/sq mi
Coordinates38.0776°N, 97.3463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarvey County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 55 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 56 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 104 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 58 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 113 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 112 km
Feb 26, 2019 0 km SW of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Jan 19, 2015 2 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 69 km
Aug 22, 2015 9 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 109 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 773 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 69 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 68 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 11 km 1
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 88 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 84 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 38 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 68 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 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 79 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 65 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 94 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 87 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 78 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 77 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 28 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 57 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in

North Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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