Alta Vista, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
484
Population
1,383/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$25,479 per capita
$82,800
Home Value
$165,360 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $989/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alta Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,455 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8629°N, 96.4888°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Alta Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.8").