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South Haven, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
327 Population 327/sq mi density
$78,214 Median Income $30,288 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $81,267 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,801 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Haven 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates37.0495°N, 97.4013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,782 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 81 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 132 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 133 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 85 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 94 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 41 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 120 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 67 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 50 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 46 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 66 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

801 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 47 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 97 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 29 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 38 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 56 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 30 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 22 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 95 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 46 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 37 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (20,347 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 90 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 99 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 86 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 100 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 92 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 95 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 90 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 72 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 72 km
2014 NORTH 400 7,909 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,331 97 km
2023 TIMBER HILL 6,857 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,609 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,069 86 km
2016 BASS 5,578 90 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 67 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 100 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

South Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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