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Niles, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
120
Population
261/sq mi density
$41,618
Median Income
$15,072 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,618 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Niles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,205 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9688°N, 97.4575°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Niles has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").