[3] Sharon Springs was originally called Eagle Tail station when it was founded in 1868.

[6] In 2013, the largest sinkhole in Kansas opened north of Sharon Springs.

[7] On April 22, 2022, a high-end EF1 tornado caused severe damage to the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2), all land.

38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Wallace County USD 241 public school district.