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Elk City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
281
Population
826/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$22,668 per capita
$22,300
Home Value
$188,050 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,300 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2891°N, 95.9103°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Elk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").