Simpson, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cloud County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
149
Population
573/sq mi density
$60,078
Median Income
$26,513 per capita
$25,800
Home Value
$82,598 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,078 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Simpson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3860°N, 97.9340°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cloud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Simpson has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").