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Rock, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
123 Population 308/sq mi density
$76,786 Median Income $22,983 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,176 ft (358 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates37.4418°N, 97.0071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,549 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 113 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 136 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 145 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 96 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 107 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 102 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 120 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 137 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 108 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 90 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 42 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 87 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 96 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 84 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 64 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 89 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 37 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 45 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 53 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 56 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 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 100 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 95 km
2018 18-85 14,632 90 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 63 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 80 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 92 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 63 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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