Mayfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
74 Population 247/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $29,003 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $108,954 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $933/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayfield 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,282 ft (391 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates37.2631°N, 97.5404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %64.1%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,864 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 108 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 135 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 136 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 108 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 116 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 93 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 51 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 72 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 72 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 64 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 139 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

824 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 24 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 71 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 99 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 65 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 55 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 39 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 14 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 41 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 80 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 51 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 65 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON RANCH (13,625 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 94 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 92 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 93 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 90 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,069 83 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 67 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 91 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 86 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,353 99 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 68 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 80 km
2014 KS BUX 000019 3,894 87 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,461 100 km
2023 PARALLEL 3,119 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in

Mayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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