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Sun City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
323 sunny days/yr
341
Violent Crime/100K
2,145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 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 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").