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Wilroads Gardens, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
736 Population 327/sq mi density
$93,000 Home Value $247,854 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
413 Violent Crime/100K 2,729 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilroads Gardens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 19.1 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 Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,439 ft (743 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates37.7153°N, 99.9268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2023.

Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 92 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 90 km
Mar 3, 2017 11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 121 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 147 km
May 19, 2017 15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
Aug 15, 2017 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 98 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 148 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 149 km
Jun 8, 2017 15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.1 136 km
Aug 15, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 96 km
Jul 21, 2017 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas M3.1 95 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.1 99 km
Jun 11, 2015 16 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma M3.0 135 km
Oct 25, 1999 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 100 km
Oct 13, 2017 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 99 km
Mar 16, 2018 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma M3.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

704 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 125 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 58 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 28 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 79 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 45 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 30 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 20 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 62 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 50 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 75 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 88 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 86 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 93 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 70 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 78 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 48 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 85 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 50 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 80 km
2010 MILLER 3,567 54 km
2022 MILLER RANCH 3,563 50 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,519 56 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,187 83 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Wilroads Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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