Sylvia, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Reno County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
180
Population
621/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$34,846 per capita
$59,300
Home Value
$126,168 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,737 ft (529 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9589°N, 98.4087°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Reno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Sylvia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").