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Westphalia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 790/sq mi density
$53,182 Median Income $20,673 per capita
$36,400 Home Value $231,260 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,182 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Westphalia 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

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density790/sq mi
Coordinates38.1822°N, 95.4904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

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

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 115 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 149 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 149 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 136 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 146 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 121 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 123 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 147 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 127 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 143 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 123 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 130 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 125 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 148 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 147 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 113 km
Mar 7, 2023 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 90 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 30 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 74 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 35 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 91 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 69 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 18 km 3
May 22, 1952 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 95 km 2
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 90 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
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 79 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 62 km
2018 18-85 14,632 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 81 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 71 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 82 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 97 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Westphalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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