Detroit, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
100
Population
204/sq mi density
$126,000
Median Income
$36,412 per capita
$102,800
Home Value
$144,759 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Detroit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,195 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9360°N, 97.1269°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Detroit has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").