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Sublette, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Haskell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,397 Population 1,318/sq mi density
$69,784 Median Income $36,890 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $202,087 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
380 Violent Crime/100K 2,783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,784 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sublette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,915 ft (888 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Coordinates37.4822°N, 100.8465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience14.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2023.

Jul 21, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Aug 15, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.1 145 km
Aug 15, 2017 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Oct 25, 1999 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 127 km
Oct 13, 2017 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 123 km
Oct 25, 2017 23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.9 138 km
Jul 24, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M2.9 141 km
Jan 21, 2018 27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.9 143 km
Aug 12, 2019 26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.9 142 km
Jun 25, 2017 6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.8 126 km
Mar 23, 1995 7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.8 128 km
Jan 25, 2018 26 km NW of Freedom, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km
Jan 21, 2020 12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma M2.8 106 km
Feb 1, 2018 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.7 144 km
Jul 28, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M2.7 143 km
Jul 9, 2016 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.7 123 km
Jul 25, 2017 26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.7 142 km
Mar 16, 2018 27 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M2.7 143 km
Jul 21, 2017 27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 90 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 72 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 63 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 43 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 13 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 48 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 45 km 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 58 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 82 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 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 65 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 88 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 82 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 93 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 51 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 21 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 93 km
2016 OPTIMA 5,084 91 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 76 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 37 km
2017 OKS - BEAVER 3,168 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 91 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 45 km
2022 23 FIRE 2,704 70 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 89 km
2016 CLEARLAKE 149/22 2,399 99 km
2006 ADAMS 2,340 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Sublette has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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