Offerle, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
186 Population 664/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $27,417 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $158,091 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $942/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Offerle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation2,269 ft (692 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density664/sq mi
Coordinates37.8907°N, 99.5604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdwards County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.65"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 148 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 140 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 139 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 137 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 74 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 146 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 134 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 142 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 134 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 71 km
Sep 13, 2016 10 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 142 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 125 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 73 km
Mar 3, 2017 11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
Jun 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Avard, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
May 10, 2015 4 km SSW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

780 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 60 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 62 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 42 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 79 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 26 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 66 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 35 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 94 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 49 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 72 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 91 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 40 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 38 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 95 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 93 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 99 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 95 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 99 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 58 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 79 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 96 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Offerle has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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