Fall River, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
148
Population
673/sq mi density
$48,125
Median Income
$24,804 per capita
$42,500
Home Value
$112,040 Zillow
$470
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, $470/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6078°N, 96.0286°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").