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Hill City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Graham County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,536
Population
914/sq mi density
$49,899
Median Income
$32,264 per capita
$89,300
Home Value
$108,317 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
104
Violent Crime/100K
1,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,899 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hill City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,176 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3687°N, 99.8405°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Hill City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").