Mound Valley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
320
Population
500/sq mi density
$40,972
Median Income
$26,467 per capita
$46,700
Home Value
$139,805 Zillow
$571
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$40,972 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,700 home value, $571/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mound Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2070°N, 95.4048°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Labette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Mound Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.6").