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Ozawkie, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
599 Population 1,997/sq mi density
$98,250 Median Income $43,046 per capita
$198,100 Home Value $243,378 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $986/mo rent
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Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ozawkie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation946 ft (288 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,997/sq mi
Coordinates39.2353°N, 95.4658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 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 M3.8 139 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 135 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 147 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 147 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 150 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 150 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 28 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 148 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 68 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 122 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 145 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 146 km
Jun 5, 2020 8 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.7 147 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 150 km
May 9, 2021 4 km NW of Herington, Kansas M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

641 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 53 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 87 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 45 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 85 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 26 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 42 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 47 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 42 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 75 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 86 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 63 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAGSTAFF (16,111 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 80 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 86 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 61 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 55 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 60 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 62 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,940 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,836 97 km
2020 BOURBONAIS CREEK 2,803 47 km
2021 345 2,430 48 km
2021 400 AND ROAD L 2,393 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,377 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,186 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,010 82 km
2021 4 DELTA 21 1,708 43 km
2011 182 1,575 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,575 48 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,408 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in

Ozawkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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