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Bison, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
201
Population
744/sq mi density
$63,250
Median Income
$26,767 per capita
$51,000
Home Value
$66,234 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bison 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,016 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5199°N, 99.1979°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rush County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in |
Bison has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").