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Garden Plain, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,055
Population
934/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$36,580 per capita
$221,800
Home Value
$305,992 Zillow
$957
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,800 home value, $957/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden Plain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6623°N, 97.6773°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Garden Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").