Hill City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Graham County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,536
Population
914/sq mi density
$49,899
Median Income
$32,264 per capita
$89,300
Home Value
$111,499 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,899 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $729/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 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 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.3").