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Potwin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
562 Population 2,342/sq mi density
$38,833 Median Income $21,763 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $115,982 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,833 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $856/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Potwin 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 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,346 ft (410 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,342/sq mi
Coordinates37.9386°N, 97.0184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 84 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 150 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 85 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 109 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 136 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 87 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 102 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 65 km
Jan 19, 2015 2 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 114 km
Aug 22, 2015 9 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
Feb 26, 2019 0 km SW of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 897 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 66 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 43 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 90 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 77 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 88 km 6
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 10 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 55 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 46 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 44 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 79 km
2018 18-85 14,632 89 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 48 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 69 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 59 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 49 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 68 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 65 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Potwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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