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Scandia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
305 Population 649/sq mi density
$49,464 Median Income $30,851 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $100,480 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Scandia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates39.7969°N, 97.7840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRepublic County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 39 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 29 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 33 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 33 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 20 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 52 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 134 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 131 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 139 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 35 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 38 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 125 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 31 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 63 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 80 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 51 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 15 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 30 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 97 km 4
May 25, 2016 EF4 94 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 56 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 71 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 21 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 18 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 47 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 99 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 85 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 98 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 97 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 100 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,405 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,394 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,134 98 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,046 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Scandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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