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Wathena, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Buchanan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,463
Population
625/sq mi density
$84,531
Median Income
$41,281 per capita
$154,800
Home Value
$178,222 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
2,226 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,531 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wathena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7611°N, 94.9275°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Wathena has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").