Oswego, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,770
Population
734/sq mi density
$51,701
Median Income
$26,358 per capita
$80,700
Home Value
$76,565 Zillow
$690
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
184
Violent Crime/100K
860 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,701 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oswego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1676°N, 95.1121°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Labette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 22 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Oswego has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.8").