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Maize, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,990
Population
595/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$54,950 per capita
$280,500
Home Value
$304,219 Zillow
$1,340
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
1,179 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $1,340/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Maize enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7749°N, 97.4591°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in |
Maize has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").