Brewster, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
440
Population
1,692/sq mi density
$63,333
Median Income
$25,058 per capita
$126,400
Home Value
$154,772 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $819/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brewster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,427 ft (1,045 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3631°N, 101.3771°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thomas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").