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Olsburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
274 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $28,197 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $282,793 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,418 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Olsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,426 ft (435 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,142/sq mi
Coordinates39.4321°N, 96.6160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRiley County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

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

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 146 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 138 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 133 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 123 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 126 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 137 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 81 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 85 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 85 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 140 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 114 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 135 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 146 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 134 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 113 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 119 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 801 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 83 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 35 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 72 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 64 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 40 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 16 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 77 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 87 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 24 km 3
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 6, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 46 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 81 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 31 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 28 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 9 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 30 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 41 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 30 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 30 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 30 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 45 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 8 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 41 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 35 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 29 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 58 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 70 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in

Olsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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