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Lyons, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,562
Population
1,344/sq mi density
$66,769
Median Income
$36,142 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$102,027 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
87
Violent Crime/100K
2,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,769 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyons 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 | 1,692 ft (516 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3461°N, 98.2047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rice County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 27 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 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 |
Lyons has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").