Wallace, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County

1.2 /5.0

F Poor

54 Population 135/sq mi density

$65,900 Home Value $129,903 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr

350 Violent Crime/100K 2,186 property/100K

Overall

1.2 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

350 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,313 ft (1,010 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	135/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9127°N, 101.5930°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wallace County County
Nearest Airport	Garden City Regional (GCK) 83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 23.2"

Wettest Month (May) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.2 / 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	35°F (1°C)	0.4 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in

Wallace has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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