Cottonwood Falls, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chase County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
944
Population
1,475/sq mi density
$48,631
Median Income
$24,350 per capita
$85,200
Home Value
$128,766 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,631 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottonwood Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3682°N, 96.5428°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
Cottonwood Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").