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Vermillion, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 271/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $35,353 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $196,291 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 599 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vermillion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,215 ft (370 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates39.7189°N, 96.2651°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.3 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

42 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 M3.8 143 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 84 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 119 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 127 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 133 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 133 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 130 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 140 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 149 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 142 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 140 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 84 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 148 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 94 km 16
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 76 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 47 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 64 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 40 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 34 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 97 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 45 km 3
Jun 11, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 28, 1963 EF3 81 km 1
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 85 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 97 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 73 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 72 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 43 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 73 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 72 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 72 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 84 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 41 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 42 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 79 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 73 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 70 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 97 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 74 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Vermillion has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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