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Riley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
826
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$78,125
Median Income
$34,477 per capita
$164,000
Home Value
$221,333 Zillow
$1,301
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
813
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $1,301/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Riley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,284 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2992°N, 96.8278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Riley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Riley has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").