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Alton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
326 sunny days/yr
210
Violent Crime/100K
315 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").