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Lancaster, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
356
Population
1,780/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$25,052 per capita
$97,300
Home Value
$225,787 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
17.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
3,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5712°N, 95.3037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Atchison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").