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Odin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 16/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
299 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Odin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates38.5730°N, 98.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarton County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience70.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
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

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 100 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 83 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 82 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 82 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 131 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 136 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 139 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 136 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 100 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 138 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 97 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 132 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 129 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

770 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 16 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 37 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 66 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 75 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 76 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 59 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 85 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 69 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 73 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 70 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 75 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 48 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 75 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 68 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 54 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 51 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 70 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Odin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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