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Columbus, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,902
Population
1,194/sq mi density
$39,936
Median Income
$28,659 per capita
$85,800
Home Value
$128,169 Zillow
$768
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
131
Violent Crime/100K
1,611 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,936 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 913 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1716°N, 94.8441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").