Galesburg, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
184
Population
1,082/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$21,976 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$173,490 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Galesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 983 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4722°N, 95.3564°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Neosho County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Galesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.5").