Hazard Score
632 Catastrophes Recorded
Shawnee County, Kansas
3 Cities with a Population of 177,567, and 72,600 Households
Shawnee, Kansas has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment score of 80.37 out of 100. The area is prone to events such as severe thunderstorms and hail, with 2093 lightning events recorded with a frequency of 95.11%. These factors contribute to a higher risk value for lightning-related incidents at 92.79%. Additionally, the area experiences occasional tornadoes, with a risk score of 59.69% for this type of event.
Shawnee, Kansas is not located near coastlines or fault lines, which reduces the risk of tsunamis or earthquakes. However, the region does have a high risk of wind-related events, with 260 occurrences of severe winds recorded and a risk value of 82.31%. The presence of water bodies and flat terrain make the area susceptible to flooding. The risk of flooding events is rated at 73.50%, with 66 recorded events and a frequency of 2.75%.
While Shawnee, Kansas does not have significant geological features that could impact hazard risk, the area's climate factors, such as thunderstorms and hail, contribute to its overall risk assessment. The region's highest risk comes from tornadoes, wind events, and lightning strikes. It is important for residents to be aware of these risks and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential damages from these natural disasters.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Moderate
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
67
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
178
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
29
Hazard Shelters
23
Fire Stations
6
Hospitals
12
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Shawnee County, located in Kansas, has a total population of 177,567 with a population density of 319.5 people per square mile. The county's population has remained relatively stable since 2010, with a slight decrease from 177,934 to the current population. The racial demographics of Shawnee County show that the majority of residents are White, making up 81.3% of the population, followed by Black residents at 8.6%. The county also has a significant Hispanic population, accounting for 10.9% of the total population. In terms of gender distribution, there are slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%). The median age in Shawnee County is 38 years, with a higher proportion of residents falling in the age range of 25 to 54 years old.
In terms of household statistics, Shawnee County has a total of 72,600 households, with an average household size of 2.39. The majority of households are married with children (18.8%) or married with no children (27.1%), while there are also a significant number of female-headed households with children (8.9%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of owner-occupied households (65.8%) compared to renter-occupied households (34.2%). In comparison to other counties in Kansas, Shawnee County has a higher population density and a larger average farm size, indicating a more urbanized and developed area. The county also has a higher median age and a higher percentage of White residents compared to some rural counties in the state.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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Crawford
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1965-10-14
Hailstorm
1964-07-03
Tornado
1964-06-18
Hailstorm
1964-06-18
Hailstorm
1964-05-26
Hailstorm
1964-04-12
Hailstorm
1964-04-12
Hailstorm
1963-05-04
Tornado
1962-05-26
Hailstorm
1961-04-21
Tornado
1960-05-19
Tornado
1960-05-19
Tornado
1960-05-19
Hailstorm
1960-05-19
Hailstorm
1960-05-19
Hailstorm
1959-08-30
Tornado
1958-07-11
Tornado
1958-07-11
Tornado
1957-06-11
Hailstorm
1956-04-27
Hailstorm
1956-04-02
Tornado
1954-03-18
Tornado
1951-06-15
Tornado
1951-05-02