Wetmore, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
325
Population
833/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$28,123 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$173,233 Zillow
$542
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $542/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wetmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6356°N, 95.8114°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Wetmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").