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WaKeeney, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Graham County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,838
Population
1,033/sq mi density
$74,000
Median Income
$45,641 per capita
$118,000
Home Value
$126,528 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
906 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
WaKeeney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,452 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0234°N, 99.8815°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
WaKeeney has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").