Longton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
286
Population
242/sq mi density
$40,938
Median Income
$23,329 per capita
$36,000
Home Value
$188,050 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Longton 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3775°N, 96.0818°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Longton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.3").