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Oketo, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
105 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$73,534 Median Income $48,689 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $147,022 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 3,125 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,534 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oketo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,269 ft (387 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates39.9632°N, 96.5990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.3 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 133 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 136 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 132 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 80 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 122 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 135 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 116 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 137 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 133 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 138 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 149 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 133 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 118 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 139 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 144 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 93 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 74 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 86 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 47 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 74 km 3
May 11, 1966 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 51 (13,760 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 89 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 83 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 52 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 87 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 88 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 87 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 52 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 78 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 89 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 83 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 89 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 74 km
2017 KILO 3,242 84 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 76 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Oketo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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