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Abilene, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,449
Population
1,335/sq mi density
$56,592
Median Income
$34,852 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$179,207 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
1,363 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,592 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Abilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9245°N, 97.2280°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Abilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").