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Bunker Hill, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Russell County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
109
Population
78/sq mi density
$59,500
Median Income
$36,568 per capita
$71,300
Home Value
$113,855 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,388 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 20.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunker Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,853 ft (565 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8753°N, 98.6989°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Bunker Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").