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Victoria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
994 Population 1,630/sq mi density
$76,214 Median Income $38,537 per capita
$164,000 Home Value $214,166 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,214 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $858/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
Victoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,630/sq mi
Coordinates38.8538°N, 99.1474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

188 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 47 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 138 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 137 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 136 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 133 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 130 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 130 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 139 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 47 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 44 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 116 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 76 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 130 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 73 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 140 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 133 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 118 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

758 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 92 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 51 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 55 km 1
May 10, 1985 EF4 97 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 66 km 5
May 4, 1950 EF4 92 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 69 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 27 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 41 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 24 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 39 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 98 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 93 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 14 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 94 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 99 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 40 km
1988 NORTH LAKE 3,075 88 km
2015 190TH 3,024 87 km
2000 SWITZER G 3,021 91 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 99 km
2004 H-RX-F HAMILTON ABC 2,741 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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