The Town FilesSpring Hill, Kansas
City in Johnson County · population 7,952 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $357,800
- Household income
- $112,428
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 35.0
Spring Hill is a city of 7,952 people in Johnson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $357,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 95% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 92% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 89% of Kansas towns.
How Spring Hill ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Spring Hill is worth $357,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $112,428, which is more affordable than 8% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,108 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spring Hill | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,108 | $815 |
| Median household income | $112,428 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Spring Hill
| People | Spring Hill | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Spring Hill
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Hill since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 20, 1957 about 1.5 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 175 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 19, 1974.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| November 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4347: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | EM-3282: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 370,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,090 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Spring Hill itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Spring Hill
6 public schools with 2,806 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill High School | 9-12 | 1,038 | 15.5 |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 613 | 13.6 |
| Wolf Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 312 | 12.5 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | 6-8 | 283 | 10.9 |
| Forest Spring Middle School | 6-8 | 283 | 14.2 |
| Dayton Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 277 | 12.6 |
Towns near Spring Hill
- Gardner, KS6.5 mi · 23,287 people · home $306,200
- Olathe, KS8.7 mi · 141,290 people · home $364,700
- Overland Park, KS11.5 mi · 197,238 people · home $413,600
- Louisburg, KS12.2 mi · 4,969 people · home $269,500
- Paola, KS12.5 mi · 5,768 people · home $210,800
- Lenexa, KS14.4 mi · 57,434 people · home $394,900
- Leawood, KS14.8 mi · 33,902 people · home $658,800
- De Soto, KS15.6 mi · 6,118 people · home $422,400
Spring Hill questions
Is Spring Hill, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spring Hill scores better for retirees than 19% of Kansas towns and quieter than 40%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Spring Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Spring Hill is valued at $357,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,428, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,108 a month.
What is the weather like in Spring Hill?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.2 inches of snow.
Does Spring Hill get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 20, 1957. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)