La Crosse, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,081
Population
1,039/sq mi density
$50,872
Median Income
$38,701 per capita
$82,800
Home Value
$101,559 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,872 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $744/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,058 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5318°N, 99.3095°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rush County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
La Crosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.7").