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Medicine Lodge, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,518
Population
1,265/sq mi density
$54,663
Median Income
$33,207 per capita
$80,200
Home Value
$88,787 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
341
Violent Crime/100K
2,145 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,663 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Medicine Lodge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,482 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2851°N, 98.5812°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barber County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in |
Medicine Lodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").