Blue Mound, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
252
Population
394/sq mi density
$44,583
Median Income
$21,445 per capita
$54,200
Home Value
$289,308 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
47.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Mound experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,042 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0894°N, 95.0099°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Blue Mound has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.3").