Elyria, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
291
Population
61/sq mi density
$153,264
Median Income
$72,011 per capita
$430,600
Home Value
$213,930 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$153,264 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$430,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elyria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,484 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2896°N, 97.6339°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McPherson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Elyria has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").