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Lorraine, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
152
Population
608/sq mi density
$55,750
Median Income
$23,164 per capita
$50,000
Home Value
$79,389 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lorraine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5690°N, 98.3173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellsworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Lorraine has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").