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Spearville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,054 Population 1,673/sq mi density
$71,230 Median Income $31,972 per capita
$185,400 Home Value $219,226 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,230 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $775/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Spearville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,456 ft (749 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,673/sq mi
Coordinates37.8481°N, 99.7547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2023.

Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 85 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 82 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 147 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 84 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 103 km
Mar 3, 2017 11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 133 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 130 km
May 19, 2017 15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 132 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 131 km
Aug 15, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 103 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.1 106 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km N of Partridge, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Jul 21, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 102 km
Jun 8, 2017 15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.1 137 km
Aug 15, 2017 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

749 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 121 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 61 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 48 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 59 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 26 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 63 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 71 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 81 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 91 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 58 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 34 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 54 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 25 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 71 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 47 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 72 km
2010 MILLER 3,567 66 km
2022 MILLER RANCH 3,563 62 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,519 57 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,187 81 km
2008 LEXINGTON 3,076 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,953 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,684 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Spearville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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