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Yates Center, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Woodson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,381 Population 546/sq mi density
$43,433 Median Income $32,569 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $125,765 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,433 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Yates Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates37.8675°N, 95.7548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 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 M3.8 111 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 131 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 132 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 145 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 113 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 113 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 131 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 117 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 150 km
Mar 15, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.1 132 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 146 km
Mar 14, 2021 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas M3.0 134 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 111 km
Sep 9, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.8 122 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 116 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 69 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 4
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 74 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 49 km 3
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 62 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1958 EF3 84 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 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 69 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 32 km
2018 18-85 14,632 31 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 64 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 76 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 64 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 65 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in

Yates Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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