Dorrance, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Russell County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
193
Population
568/sq mi density
$64,750
Median Income
$39,527 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$120,687 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorrance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8469°N, 98.5900°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Dorrance has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.7").