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Lewis, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
477 Population 1,491/sq mi density
$38,563 Median Income $20,710 per capita
$49,200 Home Value $97,632 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,895 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$38,563 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,200 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewis 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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,144 ft (653 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,491/sq mi
Coordinates37.9370°N, 99.2547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdwards County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

486 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 143 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 113 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 112 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 110 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 129 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 139 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 62 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 145 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Feb 3, 2015 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Mar 16, 2014 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Nov 2, 2017 Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 138 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Feb 10, 2015 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas M3.6 137 km
Feb 15, 2015 4 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 5, 2015 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

827 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 66 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 85 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 16 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 36 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 75 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 28 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 27 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 63 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 90 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 19 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 57 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 39 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 34 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 94 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 80 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 81 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 68 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 72 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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