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Pawnee Rock, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
396
Violent Crime/100K
2,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawnee Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Pawnee Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").