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Olmitz, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
77 Population 481/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $39,799 per capita
$38,200 Home Value $128,887 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
299 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Olmitz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,021 ft (616 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates38.5164°N, 98.9366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarton County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

186 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 89 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 100 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 100 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 99 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 121 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 115 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 145 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 86 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 89 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 142 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 148 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 100 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 116 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 144 km
Sep 13, 2016 10 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 148 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 119 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

775 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 14 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 100 km 5
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 90 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 56 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 36 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 64 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 93 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 27, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 78 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 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 87 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 91 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 52 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 90 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 99 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 60 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 65 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 81 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 61 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 66 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 57 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 53 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 99 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Olmitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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