Claflin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
434
Population
1,276/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$31,843 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$144,745 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
11.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
186
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $600/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Claflin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,807 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5246°N, 98.5369°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Claflin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").