Kiowa, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
780
Population
703/sq mi density
$62,031
Median Income
$38,059 per capita
$69,500
Home Value
$72,238 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,500 home value, $739/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,331 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0174°N, 98.4848°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barber County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Kiowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").