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Altoona, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
409
Population
772/sq mi density
$44,107
Median Income
$22,501 per capita
$50,200
Home Value
$95,577 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
2,120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,200 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Altoona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5245°N, 95.6615°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Altoona has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.3").