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Wilson, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
824 Population 1,373/sq mi density
$58,214 Median Income $29,557 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $115,479 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,214 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 9.6 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 Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,373/sq mi
Coordinates38.8253°N, 98.4749°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllsworth County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
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

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 93 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 99 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 99 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 99 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 132 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 106 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 105 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 109 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 128 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 90 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 93 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 125 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 126 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 100 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 82 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 108 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 97 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

742 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 45 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 9 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 73 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 53 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 57 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 43 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 81 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 58 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 72 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 70 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 78 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 78 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 78 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 71 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 57 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 48 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 73 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 72 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 79 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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