Pittsburg, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
20,606
Population
1,531/sq mi density
$40,220
Median Income
$24,545 per capita
$110,800
Home Value
$140,153 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
366
Violent Crime/100K
3,557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,220 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 926 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4126°N, 94.6983°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Pittsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").