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Sharon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
129 Population 461/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $32,706 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $88,787 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 2,145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,455 ft (443 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates37.2497°N, 98.4177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarber County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 88 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 88 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 134 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 137 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 71 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 95 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 90 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 90 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 48 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 63 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 64 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 644 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 92 km 11
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 86 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 68 km 1
May 12, 2004 EF4 39 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 90 km 6
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 86 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 78 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 20 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 60 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 32 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 55 km
2022 217 18,293 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 57 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 95 km
2020 EWB 5,706 45 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 73 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 93 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 49 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 52 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 35 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 48 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 98 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 55 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 98 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Sharon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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