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Big Bow, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Stanton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
148
Population
29/sq mi density
$88,333
Median Income
$11,920 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,476 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Bow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,167 ft (965 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5609°N, 101.5574°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stanton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Big Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").