Bushong, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
44
Population
293/sq mi density
$37,708
Median Income
$22,670 per capita
$1,125
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,708 median income, 7.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bushong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,384 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6428°N, 96.2567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 38 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Bushong has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").