Montezuma, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
878
Population
861/sq mi density
$56,607
Median Income
$35,723 per capita
$119,000
Home Value
$271,708 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,607 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $839/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montezuma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5924°N, 100.4501°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Montezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").