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Ford, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
195
Population
464/sq mi density
$75,313
Median Income
$34,527 per capita
$134,700
Home Value
$143,513 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,400 ft (732 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6367°N, 99.7538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Ford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").