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Rozel, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pawnee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
111 Population 584/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $31,206 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $100,603 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rozel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,072 ft (632 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates38.1954°N, 99.4033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

142 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 M4.6 114 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 127 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 126 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 124 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 94 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 141 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 112 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 114 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 89 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Jul 20, 2014 8 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 150 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 64 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 92 km
Sep 13, 2016 10 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 92 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 95 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

852 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 93 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 31 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 34 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 68 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 63 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 52 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 94 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 59 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 23 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 40 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 88 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 27 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 63 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 91 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 78 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 79 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 88 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 66 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 77 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 78 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Rozel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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