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Lafontaine, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
51
Population
26/sq mi density
$51,125
Median Income
$23,092 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafontaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 921 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3998°N, 95.8424°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Lafontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").