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Tecumseh, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
339 Population 95/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $51,101 per capita
$138,100 Home Value $286,757 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
510 Violent Crime/100K 4,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecumseh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation946 ft (288 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates39.0350°N, 95.5797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShawnee County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience85.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 118 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 136 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 129 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 130 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 133 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 137 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 52 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 131 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 137 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 76 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 143 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 145 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 134 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 129 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 145 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,306 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 32 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 65 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 65 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 88 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 38 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 57 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 58 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 66 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 36 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 84 km 1
May 28, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 69 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 92 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 66 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 60 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 75 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 93 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 61 km
2011 V ROAD 5,608 99 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 44 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 68 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 63 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,940 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,836 76 km
2020 BOURBONAIS CREEK 2,803 41 km
2021 345 2,430 35 km
2021 400 AND ROAD L 2,393 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,377 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,187 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,186 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,010 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in

Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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