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White City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
439 Population 354/sq mi density
$49,545 Median Income $22,172 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $93,487 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,545 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
White City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,469 ft (448 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates38.7933°N, 96.7350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience60.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 138 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 138 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 141 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 34 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 127 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 27 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 22 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 25 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 134 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 71 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 71 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 81 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 69 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 27 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 27 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 139 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,030 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 94 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 72 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 61 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 80 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 71 km 1
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 34 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 29 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 66 km 3
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 79 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 76 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 40 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 70 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 36 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 26 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 59 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 42 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 60 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 89 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 58 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 51 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 78 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 44 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

White City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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