Alton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
126
Population
406/sq mi density
$57,708
Median Income
$33,536 per capita
$24,000
Home Value
$87,044 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,648 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4678°N, 98.9486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").