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Piedmont, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
38 Population 10/sq mi density
$125,000 Median Income $79,597 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Piedmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,370 ft (418 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.6153°N, 96.3793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 141 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 147 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 148 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 150 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 142 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 106 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 138 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 148 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 135 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 143 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 102 km
Jan 19, 2015 2 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 126 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 125 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 147 km
Feb 1, 2015 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 133 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 767 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 98 km 17
May 3, 1999 EF4 96 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 91 km 6
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 62 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 1
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 18, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 23 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 81 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 92 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 80 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 41 km
2018 18-85 14,632 31 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 19 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 28 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Piedmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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