Baxter Springs, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,863
Population
1,226/sq mi density
$60,139
Median Income
$24,516 per capita
$87,600
Home Value
$122,736 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
236
Violent Crime/100K
1,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,139 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Baxter Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").