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Olivet, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
111 Population 444/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $37,627 per capita
$155,400 Home Value $197,135 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Olivet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,153 ft (351 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates38.4815°N, 95.7513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 87 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 116 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 109 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 117 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 115 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 95 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 100 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 102 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 120 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 115 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 115 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 114 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 140 km
Jun 4, 2022 8 km NNW of Roxbury, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 115 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 108 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 114 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 51 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 22 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 52 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 41 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 56 km 3
May 19, 1960 EF4 90 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 80 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 22 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 11 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 67 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 69 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 66 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 82 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 74 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 98 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 70 km
2018 18-85 14,632 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 60 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 81 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 64 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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