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Rose Hill, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,353 Population 1,926/sq mi density
$98,827 Median Income $36,012 per capita
$213,400 Home Value $266,870 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 806 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,827 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,400 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rose Hill 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 8.1 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 Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,320 ft (402 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,926/sq mi
Coordinates37.5703°N, 97.1360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

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

3,143 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 M5.8 129 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 146 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 89 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 99 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 122 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 112 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 108 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 121 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 90 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 108 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

753 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,219 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 32 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 81 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 69 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 95 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 77 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 83 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 36 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 33 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 54 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 14 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 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 98 km
2018 18-85 14,632 98 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 63 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 78 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 74 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 58 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 45 km
2014 NORTH 400 7,909 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 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

Rose Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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