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Powhattan, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
89
Population
636/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$16,538 per capita
$1,036
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
377
Violent Crime/100K
3,491 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Powhattan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7617°N, 95.6340°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Powhattan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").