Chapman, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,244
Population
1,338/sq mi density
$72,699
Median Income
$47,248 per capita
$193,600
Home Value
$248,135 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,699 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,600 home value, $693/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chapman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9744°N, 97.0233°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 22 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Chapman has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.7").