Paradise, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
35 Population 140/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $58,331 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $71,068 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise 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. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation1,698 ft (518 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates39.1145°N, 98.9184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsborne County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.73"

Air Quality

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

202 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 45 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 146 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 146 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 146 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 117 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 95 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 98 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 105 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 95 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 43 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 46 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 81 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 81 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 129 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 50 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 98 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 145 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 116 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

702 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 69 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 42 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 69 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 54 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 84 km 5
May 1, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 89 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 11 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 90 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 73 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 28 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 70 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 23 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 43 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,760 78 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 51 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 22 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 84 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 37 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 64 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 63 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 67 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 67 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 38 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 81 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in

Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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