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Horton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,708
Population
965/sq mi density
$41,650
Median Income
$23,357 per capita
$74,600
Home Value
$100,627 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
1,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,650 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,600 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Horton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,055 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6638°N, 95.5325°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Horton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").