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
$89,534 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,676 median income, 0.4% 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. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Protection has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.8").