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Mankato, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jewell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
801
Population
817/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$40,365 per capita
$53,900
Home Value
$98,672 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mankato 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 28.3 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7873°N, 98.2083°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.0 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Mankato has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").