Sun City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
38
Population
253/sq mi density
$54,219
Median Income
$31,582 per capita
$120,000
Home Value
$136,877 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sun City 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. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3785°N, 98.9168°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barber County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in |
Sun City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").