Garden City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
27,781
Population
2,478/sq mi density
$72,511
Median Income
$32,278 per capita
$186,200
Home Value
$233,685 Zillow
$990
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,511 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $990/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,827 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9750°N, 100.8509°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").