Council Grove, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,487
Population
1,162/sq mi density
$56,211
Median Income
$31,192 per capita
$131,500
Home Value
$238,339 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
51
Violent Crime/100K
154 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,211 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Council Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,231 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6631°N, 96.4918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Council Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").