Denison, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
159
Population
1,445/sq mi density
$59,000
Median Income
$29,014 per capita
$66,700
Home Value
$167,833 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Denison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3938°N, 95.6285°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in |
Denison has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").