Gridley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
375
Population
872/sq mi density
$58,393
Median Income
$31,058 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$199,705 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,393 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gridley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1011°N, 95.8815°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coffey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Gridley has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").