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Parkerfield, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
545
Population
599/sq mi density
$130,417
Median Income
$39,897 per capita
$214,700
Home Value
$253,062 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
513
Violent Crime/100K
3,892 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,417 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parkerfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,172 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0678°N, 96.9956°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in |
Parkerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").