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Glen Elder, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
520
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$73,542
Median Income
$33,128 per capita
$483
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Glen Elder experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,423 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5002°N, 98.3065°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mitchell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very 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 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in |
Glen Elder has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").