Scandia, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
305
Population
649/sq mi density
$49,464
Median Income
$30,851 per capita
$68,300
Home Value
$106,621 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Scandia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7969°N, 97.7840°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Republic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Scandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").