Monument, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
81
Population
153/sq mi density
$137,833
Median Income
$35,028 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Monument experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").