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Denison, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
159
Population
1,445/sq mi density
$59,000
Median Income
$29,014 per capita
$66,700
Home Value
$153,426 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Denison has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").