Fontana, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
447
Population
497/sq mi density
$50,625
Median Income
$18,383 per capita
$116,600
Home Value
$360,839 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fontana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4215°N, 94.8447°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Miami County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Fontana has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.1").