Americus, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,147
Population
1,062/sq mi density
$81,125
Median Income
$27,005 per capita
$120,900
Home Value
$206,702 Zillow
$969
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,125 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $969/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Americus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5064°N, 96.2613°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 45 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
Americus has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.8").