Winfield, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
11,731
Population
1,053/sq mi density
$58,140
Median Income
$35,929 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$137,460 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
284
Violent Crime/100K
3,051 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,140 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2428°N, 96.9797°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in |
Winfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.7").