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Olpe, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
603
Population
861/sq mi density
$87,917
Median Income
$34,028 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$300,318 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,917 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $815/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Olpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2647°N, 96.1651°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Olpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").