Towanda, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,748
Population
1,900/sq mi density
$71,048
Median Income
$33,218 per capita
$114,700
Home Value
$250,752 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,048 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $944/mo rent
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 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Towanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").