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Turon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 644/sq mi density
$51,607 Median Income $26,979 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $46,572 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 1,616 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,607 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Turon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,764 ft (538 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates37.8075°N, 98.4278°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 148 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 47 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 120 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 140 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 122 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 46 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 75 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 44 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 122 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

829 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 522 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 92 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 95 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 36 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 68 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 73 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 66 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 68 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 57 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 68 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 70 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 61 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 73 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 71 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 61 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 42 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 74 km
2020 EWB 5,706 91 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 65 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 47 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 74 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 65 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 37 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Turon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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