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McDonald, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rawlins County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
190
Population
864/sq mi density
$88,171
Median Income
$33,275 per capita
$23,600
Home Value
$108,728 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
972 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,171 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
McDonald has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.4").