Stafford, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
680
Population
739/sq mi density
$38,424
Median Income
$27,348 per capita
$64,800
Home Value
$83,209 Zillow
$491
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
56°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
$38,424 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $491/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stafford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,856 ft (566 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9624°N, 98.5993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pratt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Stafford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").