Palmer, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County
3.8
/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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").