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Weir, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
910 Population 798/sq mi density
$51,625 Median Income $14,042 per capita
$55,400 Home Value $120,127 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 5,722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,625 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Weir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation918 ft (280 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates37.3096°N, 94.7745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 121 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 125 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 143 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 115 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 220 fatalities, 2,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 33 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 47 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 56 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 26 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 48 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 67 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 30 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 69 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 15 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 25 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 11 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 75 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 51 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 63 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 70 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 84 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 57 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 38 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 76 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Weir has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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