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Conway Springs, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,597 Population 1,613/sq mi density
$70,469 Median Income $29,841 per capita
$106,900 Home Value $185,175 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
197 Violent Crime/100K 1,654 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,469 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,374 ft (419 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,613/sq mi
Coordinates37.3899°N, 97.6429°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,471 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 M5.8 125 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 138 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 138 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 123 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 130 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 76 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 61 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 82 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 77 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 79 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 141 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

838 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,234 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 17 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 87 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 54 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 81 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 72 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 34 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 23 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 75 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 50 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON RANCH (13,625 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 100 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 89 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 91 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 75 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,069 87 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 71 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 76 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 83 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,353 95 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 75 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 84 km
2014 KS BUX 000019 3,894 93 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,461 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Conway Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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