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Kensington, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
572
Population
1,682/sq mi density
$59,107
Median Income
$32,489 per capita
$58,200
Home Value
$122,174 Zillow
$604
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
210
Violent Crime/100K
315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,107 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,200 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kensington 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,777 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7667°N, 99.0329°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").