Emporia, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
24,098
Population
1,936/sq mi density
$52,787
Median Income
$26,667 per capita
$127,500
Home Value
$176,930 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
373
Violent Crime/100K
2,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,787 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Emporia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4029°N, 96.1929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Emporia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").