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Portis, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 362/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $35,224 per capita
$35,300 Home Value $87,044 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Portis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,543 ft (470 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates39.5637°N, 98.6916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsborne County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

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

182 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 74 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 65 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 53 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 49 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 50 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 62 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 31 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 103 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 73 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 75 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 65 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 75 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 48 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 52 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 43 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 33 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 53 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1993 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 43 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 63 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 15 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 34 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 62 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 73 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 89 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 80 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 63 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 73 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 56 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 42 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 43 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 47 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 47 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 40 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 41 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Portis has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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