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Monument, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
81
Population
153/sq mi density
$137,833
Median Income
$35,028 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Monument experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,177 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1050°N, 101.0081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thomas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").