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Bird City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cheyenne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
579
Population
255/sq mi density
$68,095
Median Income
$28,867 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$146,771 Zillow
$589
Median Rent
15.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
2,186 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,095 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $589/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
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 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Bird City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").