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Gove City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gove County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
66
Population
275/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$73,852 per capita
$37,500
Home Value
$138,784 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gove City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°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 23.5 inches. The area receives 20.2 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 | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,636 ft (803 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9595°N, 100.4871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gove County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Gove City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").