Frederick, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
39
Population
205/sq mi density
$38,879
Median Income
$33,918 per capita
$54,800
Home Value
$89,462 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,879 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5129°N, 98.2676°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rice County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").