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Tescott, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
261 Population 669/sq mi density
$81,964 Median Income $35,403 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $78,701 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,964 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $681/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,294 ft (394 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates39.0130°N, 97.8783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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

220 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 M4.6 135 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 110 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 110 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 112 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 114 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 111 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 85 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 83 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 81 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 84 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 78 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 90 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 79 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 85 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 110 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 135 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 97 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 74 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 76 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 8 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 68 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 34 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 30 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 89 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 93 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 91 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 34 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 99 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 93 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 99 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 84 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 88 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 93 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 72 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 34 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Tescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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