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Osborne, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,496 Population 971/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $30,649 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $87,044 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
448 Violent Crime/100K 1,388 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Osborne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,550 ft (472 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density971/sq mi
Coordinates39.4405°N, 98.6995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsborne County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.1 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 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 67 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 76 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 60 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 57 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 57 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 68 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 41 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 99 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 66 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 68 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 129 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 76 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 88 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 56 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 60 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 43 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 43 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 105 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 60 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 79 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1993 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 69 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 50 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 60 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 17 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 90 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 50 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 98 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 62 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 75 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 72 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 59 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 61 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 43 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 47 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 47 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 52 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 52 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 36 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 98 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 45 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in

Osborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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