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Ensign, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
113
Population
390/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$34,528 per capita
$102,300
Home Value
$159,171 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
413
Violent Crime/100K
2,729 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ensign experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Ensign has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").