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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
$166,700 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
2,089 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,787 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Emporia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Emporia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").