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Utica, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lane County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
119 Population 496/sq mi density
$65,703 Median Income $39,253 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $106,469 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 906 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,703 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,619 ft (798 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates38.6427°N, 100.1698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLane County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 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 91 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 91 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 77 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 90 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 68 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 66 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 55 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 132 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 66 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 95 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 66 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 67 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 93 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 89 km
Jan 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas M3.0 69 km
Aug 11, 2019 4 km E of Catharine, Kansas M3.0 93 km
Jul 27, 2025 4 km SE of Paradise, Kansas M3.0 122 km
Nov 1, 2002 9 km SSW of Natoma, Kansas M3.0 108 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 83 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 50 km 5
May 24, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 27, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 57 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NESS/ELLIS COUNTY (14,699 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 52 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 62 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 53 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 57 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 29 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 98 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 37 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 45 km
2022 SE 226 AND SE E RD 1,146 81 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in

Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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