Bison, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
201
Population
744/sq mi density
$63,250
Median Income
$26,767 per capita
$51,000
Home Value
$74,535 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 22.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Bison has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.7").