Bird City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cheyenne County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
579
Population
255/sq mi density
$68,095
Median Income
$28,867 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$156,905 Zillow
$589
Median Rent
15.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,095 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $589/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bird City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,469 ft (1,057 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7495°N, 101.5328°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Bird City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").