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Solomon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
945 Population 1,099/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $32,711 per capita
$121,000 Home Value $177,938 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Solomon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,186 ft (361 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,099/sq mi
Coordinates38.9215°N, 97.3692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickinson County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 113 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 113 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 115 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 137 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 72 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 111 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 115 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 105 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 114 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 34 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 41 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 35 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 125 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 134 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 135 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 117 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 114 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 28 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 109 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 86 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 10 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 62 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 67 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 93 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 23 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 87 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 82 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 64 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 56 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 62 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 85 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 94 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 58 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 88 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 61 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 80 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 56 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 88 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 46 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Solomon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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