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Welda, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
221 Population 238/sq mi density
$75,096 Median Income $24,271 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $173,519 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 2,194 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,096 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Welda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates38.1722°N, 95.2916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 21, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 132 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 141 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 138 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 144 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 115 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 148 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 142 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 137 km
May 10, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 139 km
Mar 12, 2020 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 142 km
Apr 21, 2025 7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas M2.6 145 km
Mar 5, 2023 15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 136 km
May 2, 2023 15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas M2.5 136 km
Apr 11, 2020 13 km E of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 137 km
Jun 8, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 138 km
May 18, 2023 12 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 100 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 36 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 74 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 17 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 85 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 86 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 6 km 3
May 22, 1952 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 5
May 17, 1995 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 83 km 2
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 78 km
2018 18-85 14,632 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 98 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 84 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 100 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,094 97 km
2020 HAMLITON 4,729 84 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,437 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,010 82 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,823 50 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,719 86 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 58 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Welda has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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