St. Francis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cheyenne County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,268
Population
1,474/sq mi density
$45,324
Median Income
$30,871 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$146,771 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,324 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Francis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7715°N, 101.8014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
St. Francis has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").