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Ellsworth, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,098
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$65,357
Median Income
$31,258 per capita
$143,600
Home Value
$155,053 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
268
Violent Crime/100K
536 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7326°N, 98.2286°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellsworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Ellsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").