Leonardville, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
600
Population
1,935/sq mi density
$78,542
Median Income
$26,356 per capita
$113,200
Home Value
$241,943 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,542 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $1,028/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonardville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,387 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3641°N, 96.8596°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Riley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Leonardville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").