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Dresden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
326 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$31,750 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Dresden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").