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Baxter Springs, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,863
Population
1,226/sq mi density
$60,139
Median Income
$24,516 per capita
$87,600
Home Value
$117,761 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
2,304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,139 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baxter Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0200°N, 94.7350°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Baxter Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").