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Waldron, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harper County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12 Population 39/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 2,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°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 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates37.0018°N, 98.1825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarper County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.1 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,468 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 M5.8 129 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 74 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 99 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 103 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 125 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 115 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 38 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 19 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 56 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 29 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 30 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 56 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 46 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 70 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 1,176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 81 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 87 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 93 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 86 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 33 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 78 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 1
May 2, 1979 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 45 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 25 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 66 km 2
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 99 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 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 69 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 96 km
2022 217 18,293 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 87 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 90 km
2020 EWB 5,706 61 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 73 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 15 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 22 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 65 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 69 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 24 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 76 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 71 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 24 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 96 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in

Waldron has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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