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Caney, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,450 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$39,417 Median Income $23,130 per capita
$70,600 Home Value $74,758 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,114 Violent Crime/100K 7,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,417 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Caney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,066/sq mi
Coordinates37.0136°N, 95.9319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

1,182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 110 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 126 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 137 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 106 km
Feb 7, 2015 3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 128 km
Apr 19, 2014 3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 111 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma M3.7 150 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 150 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,096 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 85 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 70 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 97 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 66 km 0
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 95 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 80 km 2
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 23 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 31 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 69 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 52 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 41 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 17 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 77 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 55 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 25 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 23 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 41 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 23 km
2018 18-85 14,632 78 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 59 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 51 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Caney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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