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Lakin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Kearny County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,069
Population
2,178/sq mi density
$84,286
Median Income
$29,958 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$188,589 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
47
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,286 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9400°N, 101.2584°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kearny County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 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 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Lakin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").