Carlton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
19
Population
112/sq mi density
$64,375
Median Income
$31,763 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,315 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6867°N, 97.2932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in |
Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").