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Norwich, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
483 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $30,366 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $180,041 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 1,168 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwich enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,495 ft (456 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates37.4572°N, 97.8479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 141 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 132 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 132 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 133 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 140 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 68 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 64 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 89 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 134 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 80 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

834 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,206 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 33 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 38 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 85 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 89 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 96 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 26 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 42 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 28 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 85 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 46 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 96 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 85 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 99 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 81 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 94 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 71 km
2020 EWB 5,706 100 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 90 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 88 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 69 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 71 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 80 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 94 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 81 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Norwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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