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Hays, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
21,078
Population
2,412/sq mi density
$56,861
Median Income
$33,310 per capita
$220,100
Home Value
$248,781 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
268
Violent Crime/100K
1,713 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,861 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,100 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hays enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,019 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8822°N, 99.3222°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Hays has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").