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Rosalia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
179 Population 141/sq mi density
$231,700 Home Value $196,480 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,501 ft (458 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates37.8158°N, 96.6250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

984 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 121 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 121 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 123 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 130 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 105 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 75 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 132 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 127 km
Jan 19, 2015 2 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 136 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 120 km
Mar 16, 2014 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 132 km
Feb 1, 2015 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 769 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 85 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 80 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 88 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 76 km 6
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 35 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 22 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 70 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 66 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 99 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 64 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 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 9 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 96 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 46 km
2018 18-85 14,632 53 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 38 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 14 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 11 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 59 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 42 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 27 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Rosalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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