Carbondale, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,361
Population
1,864/sq mi density
$67,578
Median Income
$31,530 per capita
$112,300
Home Value
$206,762 Zillow
$606
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
76
Violent Crime/100K
382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,578 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8218°N, 95.6932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Carbondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").