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Raymond, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
126 Population 406/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $23,444 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $71,271 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Raymond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,727 ft (526 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates38.2780°N, 98.4143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRice County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.9 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

541 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 M4.6 136 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 48 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 47 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 121 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 46 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 106 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 140 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 128 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 147 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 123 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 147 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Mar 16, 2014 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 129 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 122 km
Jan 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 148 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 126 km
May 30, 2015 4 km SW of Bluff City, Kansas M3.6 145 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km SSW of Bluff City, Kansas M3.6 147 km
Jun 1, 2017 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

828 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 66 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 87 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 40 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 43 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 68 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 38 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 65 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 40 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 70 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 70 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 45 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 11 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 70 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 40 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 17 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 77 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 70 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 17 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 19 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 12 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 70 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 89 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 16 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Raymond has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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