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Little River, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
427
Population
1,095/sq mi density
$60,500
Median Income
$27,225 per capita
$110,800
Home Value
$150,498 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Little River 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3982°N, 98.0149°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rice County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Little River has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").