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Sylvan Grove, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
313 Population 803/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $21,896 per capita
$81,200 Home Value $161,996 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,200 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvan Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,448 ft (441 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates39.0123°N, 98.3944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 92 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 116 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 115 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 116 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 110 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 84 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 84 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 87 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 83 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 92 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 121 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 89 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 79 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 121 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 128 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 86 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 110 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

719 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 66 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 17 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 95 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 98 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 86 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 46 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 96 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 72 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 92 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 98 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 99 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 59 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 54 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 95 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 93 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 39 km
1988 NORTH LAKE 3,075 86 km
2015 190TH 3,024 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Sylvan Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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