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Viola, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
200 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$183,145 Median Income $53,694 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $380,324 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
197 Violent Crime/100K 1,654 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$183,145 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Viola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,340 ft (408 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates37.4829°N, 97.6444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,859 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 134 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 145 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 146 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 141 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 133 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 72 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 67 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 90 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 88 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 87 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 70 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 149 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 94 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

833 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 15 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 46 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 77 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 91 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 80 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 39 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 28 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 63 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 69 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 95 km 2
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 40 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 56 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON RANCH (13,625 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 100 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 82 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 81 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 65 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,069 85 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 90 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 97 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 79 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 66 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 77 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,353 89 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 76 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Viola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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