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Paxico, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
231 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $34,035 per capita
$132,000 Home Value $246,615 Zillow
$342 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,000 home value, $342/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxico 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 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 Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,540/sq mi
Coordinates39.0689°N, 96.1670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 82 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 80 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 81 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 84 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 84 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 122 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 87 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 84 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 112 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 101 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 93 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 121 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 91 km
Jan 15, 2022 5 km SW of Gypsum, Kansas M3.1 121 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 115 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,263 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 27 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 90 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 72 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 86 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 60 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 17 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 22 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 43 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 75 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 75 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 42 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 27 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 32 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 84 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 99 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 87 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 61 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 65 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 53 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 78 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 24 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 64 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 76 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Paxico has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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