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Strong City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chase County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 895/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $28,754 per capita
$94,100 Home Value $87,371 Zillow
$449 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 1,764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $449/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Strong City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,212 ft (369 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates38.3954°N, 96.5367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChase County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

136 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 M4.5 132 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 133 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 135 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 21 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 60 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 96 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 58 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 97 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 52 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 130 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 94 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 98 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 92 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 92 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 60 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 119 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,075 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 83 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 79 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 91 km 44
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 28 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 74 km 15
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 74 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 47 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1971 EF3 46 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 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 68 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 8 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 25 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 12 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 70 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 54 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 52 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 20 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 14 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 64 km
2018 18-85 14,632 88 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 60 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 14 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 30 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 26 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 42 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in

Strong City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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