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Scammon, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
397
Population
630/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$28,592 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$90,412 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
2,872 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Scammon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2792°N, 94.8236°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Scammon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").