Almena, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Norton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
447
Population
733/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$30,882 per capita
$60,500
Home Value
$112,817 Zillow
$667
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,500 home value, $667/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Almena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,153 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8913°N, 99.7096°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
Almena has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").