Clifton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
453
Population
1,105/sq mi density
$61,705
Median Income
$30,521 per capita
$81,800
Home Value
$130,323 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,705 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5681°N, 97.2806°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").