Rantoul, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
114
Population
760/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$29,528 per capita
$104,900
Home Value
$348,521 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rantoul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5484°N, 95.1009°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Rantoul has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").