Plains, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Meade County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,308
Population
1,308/sq mi density
$75,500
Median Income
$27,533 per capita
$127,700
Home Value
$139,479 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,700 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,760 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2642°N, 100.5898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Meade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and November the driest (0.6").