Lewis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
477
Population
1,491/sq mi density
$38,563
Median Income
$20,710 per capita
$49,200
Home Value
$100,619 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$38,563 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,200 home value, $625/mo rent
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. 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 | 2,144 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9370°N, 99.2547°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 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 |
Lewis 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").