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Roseland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
58 Population 79/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 2,872 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Roseland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates37.2805°N, 94.8438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 115 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 118 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 137 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 114 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 221 fatalities, 2,079 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 34 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 41 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 27 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 55 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 58 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 27 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 54 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 47 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 43 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 24 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 60 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 98 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 68 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 44 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 54 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 61 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 77 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 84 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 58 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 37 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 78 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Roseland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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