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Palmer, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
138
Population
445/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$27,019 per capita
$563
Median Rent
11.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
2,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6329°N, 97.1404°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").