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Winona, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
183 Population 704/sq mi density
$56,023 Median Income $28,877 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $94,007 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
480 Violent Crime/100K 2,769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,023 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Winona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates39.0617°N, 101.2449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThomas County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 141 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 137 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 144 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 144 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 149 km
Jun 29, 2021 Kansas M2.9 145 km
May 31, 2025 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas M2.9 127 km
Jul 29, 2025 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas M2.8 124 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 126 km
Jul 11, 2025 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas M2.7 128 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 104 km
Jan 24, 2025 1 km SE of Palco, Kansas M2.6 147 km
Jul 11, 2025 6 km SE of Hill City, Kansas M2.6 129 km
Jul 5, 2025 7 km SW of Bogue, Kansas M2.6 131 km
Sep 18, 2016 12 km NW of Ellis, Kansas M2.6 137 km
Sep 10, 2010 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 78 km 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 63 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF2 68 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY CREEK (4,273 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 66 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 87 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 82 km
2007 WANO 1,556 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 78 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 21 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Winona has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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