Ellis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,145
Population
1,292/sq mi density
$70,274
Median Income
$67,148 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$169,794 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,274 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellis 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 24.6 inches. The area receives 15.0 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 | 2,134 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9347°N, 99.5568°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Ellis has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").