McDonald, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rawlins County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
190
Population
864/sq mi density
$88,171
Median Income
$33,275 per capita
$23,600
Home Value
$110,999 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,171 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
McDonald experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,367 ft (1,026 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7847°N, 101.3702°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rawlins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
McDonald has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.5").