Pawnee Rock, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
293
Population
1,046/sq mi density
$47,188
Median Income
$22,688 per capita
$63,500
Home Value
$102,259 Zillow
$592
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,500 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawnee Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,948 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2649°N, 98.9824°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Pawnee Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.7").