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Oak Hill, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
14 Population 280/sq mi density
$23,125 Median Income $18,343 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,125 median income, 7.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates39.2465°N, 97.3430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience96.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 147 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 149 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 99 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 108 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 90 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 86 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 78 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 89 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 104 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 59 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 67 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 62 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 108 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 89 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 93 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 62 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 134 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 78 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 88 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 79 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 70 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 45 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 77 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 53 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 44 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 64 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 51 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 41 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 52 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 51 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 64 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 66 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 40 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 44 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 98 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 72 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Oak Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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