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Seward, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Stafford County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
88
Population
338/sq mi density
$51,522
Median Income
$30,981 per capita
$91,700
Home Value
$193,784 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
478
Violent Crime/100K
1,195 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,522 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Seward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,912 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1778°N, 98.7943°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stafford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.6 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Seward has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").