Rexford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
150 Population 577/sq mi density
$74,444 Median Income $34,601 per capita
$782 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,444 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rexford 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. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation2,956 ft (901 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates39.4704°N, 100.7439°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 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 M4.6 117 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 119 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 81 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 113 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 112 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 130 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 74 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 113 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 115 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 113 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 112 km
Aug 11, 2019 4 km E of Catharine, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Nov 1, 2002 9 km SSW of Natoma, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 111 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 111 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 114 km
Jan 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 89 km 5
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 24, 1969 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 8 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF3 90 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 64 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 61 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 90 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 92 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 76 km
2007 WANO 1,556 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 62 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 77 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 83 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in

Rexford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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