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Toronto, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Woodson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
250 Population 694/sq mi density
$37,969 Median Income $23,296 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $105,580 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 2,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,969 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Toronto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates37.7985°N, 95.9498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 148 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 104 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 114 km
Feb 13, 2017 2 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 150 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Jan 25, 2019 3 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M3.3 150 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 138 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 104 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 138 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 113 km
Jun 27, 2018 5 km NW of Wellington, Kansas M3.2 141 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 103 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 107 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 140 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 523 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 82 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 73 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 67 km 3
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 94 km 15
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 68 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 0 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 18, 1979 EF3 100 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 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 51 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 36 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 98 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 20 km
2018 18-85 14,632 13 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 47 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 70 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 55 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 52 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in

Toronto has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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