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Sharon Springs, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
837
Population
930/sq mi density
$57,083
Median Income
$35,231 per capita
$91,200
Home Value
$129,903 Zillow
$506
Median Rent
16.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
2,186 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $506/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharon Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,443 ft (1,049 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8943°N, 101.7512°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wallace County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Sharon Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").