Arma, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,131
Population
1,001/sq mi density
$43,073
Median Income
$33,886 per capita
$83,100
Home Value
$122,053 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,073 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $753/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Arma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,005 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5428°N, 94.7018°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Arma has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").