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Hanston, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Hodgeman County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
260
Population
963/sq mi density
$81,667
Median Income
$29,161 per capita
$85,200
Home Value
$116,177 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
413
Violent Crime/100K
2,729 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $538/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,160 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1230°N, 99.7127°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hodgeman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in |
Hanston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").