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Williamsburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
383 Population 391/sq mi density
$57,708 Median Income $22,449 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $285,322 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamsburg 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

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates38.4811°N, 95.4675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 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 M3.8 112 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 139 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 141 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 131 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 124 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 120 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 138 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 139 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 144 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 139 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 110 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 127 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 96 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 125 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 139 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 132 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 138 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 63 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 5 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 41 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 51 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 66 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 43 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 88 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 60 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 47 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 27 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 57 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 37 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 88 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 95 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 99 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 84 km
2018 18-85 14,632 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 84 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 85 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 98 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 83 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 94 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 97 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 92 km
2003 TAPR 03 6,548 97 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 91 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) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Williamsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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