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Timken, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
47
Population
362/sq mi density
$39,375
Median Income
$26,847 per capita
$54,300
Home Value
$66,234 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
396
Violent Crime/100K
2,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Timken 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4732°N, 99.1780°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rush County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Timken has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").