Prairie Village, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Johnson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
22,937
Population
3,694/sq mi density
$107,664
Median Income
$67,774 per capita
$402,600
Home Value
$490,248 Zillow
$1,655
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,097 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$107,664 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$402,600 home value, $1,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9868°N, 94.6362°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Prairie Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").