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Piqua, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Woodson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 18/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $26,449 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 3,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Piqua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,032 ft (315 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates37.9217°N, 95.5377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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: M2.6 on Apr 21, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 123 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 150 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 126 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 132 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 150 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 131 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 130 km
Jun 10, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 133 km
Sep 9, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.8 142 km
Aug 10, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.7 142 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 117 km
Apr 21, 2025 7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas M2.6 130 km
Mar 12, 2020 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 131 km
May 10, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 127 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 125 km
Jun 20, 2017 3 km S of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.6 147 km
Jan 24, 2023 Kansas M2.5 147 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 59 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 45 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 81 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 30 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 58 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 98 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 78 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 92 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 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 51 km
2018 18-85 14,632 50 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 88 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 51 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Piqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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