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Otis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
434
Population
1,400/sq mi density
$61,111
Median Income
$22,811 per capita
$63,100
Home Value
$69,514 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
3,396 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,111 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,100 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Otis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5348°N, 99.0535°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rush County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Otis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").