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Quenemo, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
375 Population 852/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $20,995 per capita
$49,000 Home Value $185,318 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,000 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Quenemo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation943 ft (287 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density852/sq mi
Coordinates38.5802°N, 95.5266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 107 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 132 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 134 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 136 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 121 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 116 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 131 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 133 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 137 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 132 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 100 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 123 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 92 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 121 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 131 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 129 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 131 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 51 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 15 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 32 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 62 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 81 km 2
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 63 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 55 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 84 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 94 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 76 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 52 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 42 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 19 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 49 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 28 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 88 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 91 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 95 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 73 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 82 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 85 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 86 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 98 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 98 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 81 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 90 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 93 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 88 km
2003 TAPR 03 6,548 93 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in

Quenemo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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