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Wamego, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,205
Population
1,593/sq mi density
$82,756
Median Income
$39,230 per capita
$187,700
Home Value
$290,189 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
291
Violent Crime/100K
1,581 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,756 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,700 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wamego experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,054 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2053°N, 96.3101°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawatomie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Wamego has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").