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Fall River, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
148
Population
673/sq mi density
$48,125
Median Income
$24,804 per capita
$42,500
Home Value
$105,580 Zillow
$470
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in |
Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").