Fort Riley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Geary County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,595
Population
1,341/sq mi density
$52,823
Median Income
$26,992 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$205,067 Zillow
$1,283
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,823 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,283/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Riley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,310 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1063°N, 96.8125°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Geary County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.5 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Fort Riley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").