Ramona, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 266/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $40,917 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $183,715 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ramona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,422 ft (433 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density266/sq mi
Coordinates38.5979°N, 97.0637°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.82"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 102 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 102 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 105 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 30 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 150 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 98 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 20 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 134 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 100 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 132 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 15 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 16 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 131 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 100 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 44 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 99 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 71 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 42 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 42 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 59 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 76 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 83 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 81 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 33 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 62 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 76 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 46 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 62 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 42 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 59 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 72 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 82 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 65 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 83 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 44 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Ramona has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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