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Plains, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Meade County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,308
Population
1,308/sq mi density
$75,500
Median Income
$27,533 per capita
$127,700
Home Value
$132,252 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
380
Violent Crime/100K
2,783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,700 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in |
Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").