Severy, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 378/sq mi density
$34,500 Median Income $30,906 per capita
$28,000 Home Value $77,221 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Severy 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,113 ft (339 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density378/sq mi
Coordinates37.6220°N, 96.2275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.97"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 147 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 117 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 107 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 134 km
Feb 1, 2015 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jan 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 139 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 136 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 138 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Jun 2, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Feb 24, 2018 1 km SSE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Jul 17, 2014 8 km NE of Bluff City, Kansas M3.6 149 km
Feb 3, 2014 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.6 147 km
Oct 6, 2016 2 km NW of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Jan 15, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 390 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 89 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 99 km 3
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 74 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 24 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 18, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 3, 1965 EF3 95 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 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 32 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 27 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 78 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 95 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 81 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 35 km
2018 18-85 14,632 19 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 30 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 26 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Severy has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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