Lost Springs, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
49
Population
223/sq mi density
$42,679
Median Income
$16,169 per capita
$17,500
Home Value
$107,785 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lost Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5666°N, 96.9658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Lost Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").