Kinsley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,342
Population
1,032/sq mi density
$48,935
Median Income
$30,138 per capita
$59,900
Home Value
$79,522 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,935 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,900 home value, $739/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kinsley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9224°N, 99.4114°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Kinsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").