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Elgin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
55
Population
275/sq mi density
$24,250
Median Income
$18,340 per capita
$17,900
Home Value
$42,548 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,114
Violent Crime/100K
7,526 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$24,250 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0016°N, 96.2806°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 49 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").