Allen, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
276
Population
986/sq mi density
$56,157
Median Income
$28,258 per capita
$54,100
Home Value
$193,636 Zillow
$483
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,157 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $483/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Allen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6551°N, 96.1696°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in |
Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").