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Centropolis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
70
Population
206/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
265
Violent Crime/100K
3,063 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Centropolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 959 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7195°N, 95.3494°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in |
Centropolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").