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Bern, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
132
Population
471/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$37,860 per capita
$120,300
Home Value
$249,879 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
599 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,269 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9614°N, 95.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Bern has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").