Kismet, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Seward County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
476
Population
1,983/sq mi density
$63,077
Median Income
$26,098 per capita
$118,000
Home Value
$154,420 Zillow
$915
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,077 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $915/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kismet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,983/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2045°N, 100.7017°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Seward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Kismet has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").