Dresden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
49
Population
54/sq mi density
$31,750
Median Income
$19,894 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$181,331 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dresden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,737 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6228°N, 100.4191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Dresden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").