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Cunningham, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
457 Population 993/sq mi density
$58,077 Median Income $36,278 per capita
$91,700 Home Value $104,134 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 1,616 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,077 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cunningham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates37.6446°N, 98.4311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 131 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 130 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 58 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 105 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 133 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 133 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 81 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 58 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 110 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

798 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 758 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 95 km 11
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 86 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 39 km 1
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 86 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 100 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 98 km 6
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 88 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 74 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 80 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 59 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 83 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 76 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 82 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 58 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 75 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 60 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 95 km
2020 EWB 5,706 75 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 80 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 48 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 89 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 84 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 95 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Cunningham has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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