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Towanda, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,748
Population
1,900/sq mi density
$71,048
Median Income
$33,218 per capita
$114,700
Home Value
$245,947 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
281
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,048 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $944/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Towanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,291 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7925°N, 96.9931°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Towanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").