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Protection, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Comanche County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
504
Population
542/sq mi density
$63,676
Median Income
$31,576 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$80,349 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,676 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $475/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Protection enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2004°N, 99.4808°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Comanche County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Protection has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").