The Highlands, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
474
Population
460/sq mi density
$83,229
Median Income
$74,346 per capita
$263,500
Home Value
$143,680 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$83,229 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$263,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
The Highlands 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 28.3 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,689 ft (515 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1659°N, 97.9496°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McPherson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in |
The Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").