Jewell, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jewell County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
409
Population
998/sq mi density
$39,878
Median Income
$25,192 per capita
$58,000
Home Value
$96,679 Zillow
$559
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,878 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $559/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6716°N, 98.1524°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Jewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").