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Wilsey, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
192 Population 711/sq mi density
$58,333 Median Income $38,702 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $124,456 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,333 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,511 ft (461 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates38.6357°N, 96.6765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
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

109 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 M4.5 132 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 133 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 135 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 18 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 34 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 112 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 34 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 27 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 114 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 129 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 76 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 75 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 74 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 35 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 94 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 68 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 33 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 32 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,033 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 85 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 73 km 16
May 25, 2016 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 46 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 87 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 92 km 15
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 47 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 30 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 76 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 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 95 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 22 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 52 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 18 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 42 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 40 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 41 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 93 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 88 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 43 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 59 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 71 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 22 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in

Wilsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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