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St. John, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stafford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,247 Population 643/sq mi density
$71,726 Median Income $28,612 per capita
$90,900 Home Value $76,267 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,726 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
St. John enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,908 ft (582 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates38.0000°N, 98.7611°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStafford County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,041 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 147 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 69 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 136 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 68 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 110 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 66 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 66 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Mar 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 130 km
Feb 26, 2019 0 km SW of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 117 km
Sep 26, 2016 9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Feb 3, 2015 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma M3.8 133 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 127 km
Jan 19, 2015 6 km NW of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M3.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 94 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 70 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 81 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 32 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 32 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 71 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 59 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 44 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 70 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 74 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 38 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 97 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 78 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 76 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 37 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 90 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 80 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 34 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 97 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 77 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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