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Erie, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,318
Population
1,038/sq mi density
$39,688
Median Income
$28,279 per capita
$89,600
Home Value
$130,239 Zillow
$548
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $548/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Erie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5717°N, 95.2418°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Neosho County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.11 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").