Meriden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
798
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$74,297
Median Income
$30,805 per capita
$143,300
Home Value
$314,025 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,297 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Meriden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1895°N, 95.5681°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Meriden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").