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Meriden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
798
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$74,297
Median Income
$30,805 per capita
$143,300
Home Value
$289,837 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
510
Violent Crime/100K
4,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,297 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 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 June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").