Yates Center, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Woodson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,381
Population
546/sq mi density
$43,433
Median Income
$32,569 per capita
$60,000
Home Value
$128,967 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
273
Violent Crime/100K
273 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,433 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Yates Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8675°N, 95.7548°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Yates Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").