Menlo, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
33
Population
275/sq mi density
$71,667
Median Income
$54,115 per capita
$147,500
Home Value
$181,331 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Menlo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,948 ft (899 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3561°N, 100.7243°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in |
Menlo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").