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Halstead, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,435
Population
1,656/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$29,879 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$201,174 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
545 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Halstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0018°N, 97.5085°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harvey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Halstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").