Caney, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,450
Population
1,066/sq mi density
$39,417
Median Income
$23,130 per capita
$70,600
Home Value
$80,457 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
233
Violent Crime/100K
816 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,417 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
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 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0136°N, 95.9319°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tulsa International (TUL) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Caney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.5").