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
$161,676 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
13.8% 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
4.2 / 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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Little River has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").