Arkansas City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
11,909
Population
1,278/sq mi density
$53,475
Median Income
$26,018 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$100,300 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,475 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkansas City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0725°N, 97.0384°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Arkansas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").