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Winfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,731 Population 1,053/sq mi density
$58,140 Median Income $35,929 per capita
$121,200 Home Value $132,803 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 3,352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,140 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Winfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 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 Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density1,053/sq mi
Coordinates37.2428°N, 96.9797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCowley County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 91 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 116 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 126 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 84 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 122 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 110 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 87 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 124 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 51 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 43 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 64 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 89 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 38 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 24 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 68 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 47 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 34 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 87 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 91 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 92 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 95 km
2018 18-85 14,632 98 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 88 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 98 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 91 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 98 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 86 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Winfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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