Tampa, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
151 Population 839/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $31,623 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $183,715 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density839/sq mi
Coordinates38.5481°N, 97.1542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 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 92 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 93 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 95 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 36 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 92 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 24 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 25 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 123 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 28 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 93 km
Sep 8, 2014 3 km E of Milan, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 93 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 89 km
Aug 5, 2017 4 km ENE of Milan, Kansas M3.4 148 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 38 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 26 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 150 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 474 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 50 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 83 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 79 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 72 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 38 km 1
May 24, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 71 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 79 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 53 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 63 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 48 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 68 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 76 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 70 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 80 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 84 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 50 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in

Tampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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