Goessel, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
541
Population
1,424/sq mi density
$54,583
Median Income
$50,889 per capita
$96,700
Home Value
$150,408 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $805/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Goessel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,533 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2471°N, 97.3457°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harvey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in |
Goessel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").