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Cambridge, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
74 Population 411/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $33,453 per capita
$41,700 Home Value $130,829 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 3,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41,700 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates37.3178°N, 96.6672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCowley County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 102 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 137 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 147 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 139 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 113 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 117 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 137 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 140 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 144 fatalities, 1,251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 74 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 65 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 86 km 20
May 3, 1999 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 67 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 53 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 72 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 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 46 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 67 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 91 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 61 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 75 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 91 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 83 km
2018 18-85 14,632 70 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 85 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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