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Cedar Vale, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
618
Population
824/sq mi density
$44,844
Median Income
$27,743 per capita
$35,600
Home Value
$42,548 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
3,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,844 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,600 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Vale 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 Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1051°N, 96.5026°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Cedar Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").