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Ogden, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Geary County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,628 Population 975/sq mi density
$61,953 Median Income $28,965 per capita
$149,700 Home Value $172,427 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
813 Violent Crime/100K 1,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,953 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,700 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,046 ft (319 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates39.1109°N, 96.7024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGeary County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 70 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 143 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 131 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 50 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 46 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 51 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 86 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 142 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 87 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 49 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 76 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 1,030 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 71 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 2 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 88 km 6
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 92 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 32 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 65 km 1
May 20, 1957 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 38 km 1
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 43 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 36 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 73 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 70 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 12 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 90 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 7 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 92 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 90 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 19 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 43 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 10 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 71 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 23 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 21 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 75 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Ogden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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