Ensign, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
113
Population
390/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$34,528 per capita
$102,300
Home Value
$168,368 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ensign enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,721 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6531°N, 100.2328°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Ensign has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").