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Radium, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stafford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13 Population 325/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $35,162 per capita
$25,800 Home Value $102,259 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Radium experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,950 ft (594 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates38.1738°N, 98.8945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStafford County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

390 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 M4.6 125 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 82 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 82 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 133 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 80 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 83 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 139 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 139 km
Mar 16, 2014 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 132 km
Nov 2, 2017 Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 133 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 134 km
Feb 15, 2015 4 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.6 140 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 132 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 134 km
Jan 4, 2015 4 km S of Harper, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 89 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 38 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 87 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 86 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 25 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 11 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 48 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 25 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 81 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 56 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 31 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 86 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 81 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 26 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 84 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 96 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 98 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 69 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 87 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 46 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 33 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 35 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 84 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Radium has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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