Bronson, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
573
Population
1,273/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$22,676 per capita
$59,000
Home Value
$73,526 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bronson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,069 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8958°N, 95.0731°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Bronson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.3").