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Pratt, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,559 Population 850/sq mi density
$63,512 Median Income $29,049 per capita
$103,300 Home Value $120,730 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 1,695 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,512 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,300 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pratt 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 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 15.1 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 Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,953 ft (595 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates37.6986°N, 98.7659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,762 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 135 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 134 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 128 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 79 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 136 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 107 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 78 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 136 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

781 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 71 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 66 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 90 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 89 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 48 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 60 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 25 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 27 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 40 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 91 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 57 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 46 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 92 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 70 km
2020 EWB 5,706 71 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 89 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 18 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 44 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 64 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Pratt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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