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Gorham, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
355
Population
1,479/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$30,252 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$142,829 Zillow
$756
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $756/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8807°N, 99.0237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Gorham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").