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Centralia, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
496
Population
1,102/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$33,506 per capita
$80,600
Home Value
$166,211 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
599 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Centralia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7244°N, 96.1310°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nemaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Centralia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").