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Almena, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Norton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
447
Population
733/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$30,882 per capita
$60,500
Home Value
$104,492 Zillow
$667
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
104
Violent Crime/100K
1,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,500 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°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 23.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").