Auburn

City in Kansas, United States

Overview

Auburn, Kansas is a lively mid-sized city known for its welcoming community, small-town charm, and easy access to nature. The city balances peaceful neighborhoods with lively events, making it attractive to both families and visitors seeking authentic local experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
87,256
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.91°, -95.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
64
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,200
Local Cost
$1,352
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
86
English
99
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
44.8°C
Record Low
-24.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
960 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FOE
Distance
14 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.