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Douglass, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,523 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$70,735 Median Income $35,519 per capita
$115,300 Home Value $235,154 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,735 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,300 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglass enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 8.1 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 Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,437/sq mi
Coordinates37.5169°N, 97.0105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,207 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 M5.8 122 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 144 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 102 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 102 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 113 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 134 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 125 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 103 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 96 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

721 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 42 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 93 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 80 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 72 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 92 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 91 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 41 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 37 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 52 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 82 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 91 km
2018 18-85 14,632 88 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 60 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 57 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 74 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 86 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Douglass has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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