Whiting, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
316
Population
313/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$32,526 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$212,582 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5879°N, 95.6112°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 36 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in |
Whiting has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.8").