Prairie View, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
156
Population
1,040/sq mi density
$142,717
Median Income
$48,050 per capita
$151,100
Home Value
$155,340 Zillow
$565
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$142,717 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $565/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie View experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,191 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8320°N, 99.5733°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Prairie View has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").