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Athol, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Smith County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
62
Population
326/sq mi density
$59,063
Median Income
$29,466 per capita
$66,400
Home Value
$122,174 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
210
Violent Crime/100K
315 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Athol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,790 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7662°N, 98.9197°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Smith County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Athol has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").