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Parsons, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
9,482
Population
892/sq mi density
$50,838
Median Income
$27,801 per capita
$70,300
Home Value
$78,263 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
227
Violent Crime/100K
510 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,838 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,300 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Parsons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 894 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3340°N, 95.2650°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Labette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 36 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 | 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) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Parsons has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").