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Great Bend, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
14,596
Population
1,386/sq mi density
$53,323
Median Income
$29,478 per capita
$118,700
Home Value
$124,340 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
504
Violent Crime/100K
5,600 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,323 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,700 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3598°N, 98.7995°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Great Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").