Wallace, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
54 Population 135/sq mi density
$65,900 Home Value $129,903 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wallace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,313 ft (1,010 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates38.9127°N, 101.5930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWallace County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.2 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 107 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 129 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 116 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 137 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 21 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 35 km 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 90 km 1
May 4, 1960 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 30 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 44 km 0
May 12, 1995 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SHERIDAN LAKE 5,310 94 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 44 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 85 km
2007 WANO 1,556 97 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 48 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 38 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 19 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 21 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 88 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Wallace has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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