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Ellis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,145
Population
1,292/sq mi density
$70,274
Median Income
$67,148 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$161,660 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
906 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,274 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
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 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in |
Ellis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").