Riley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
826
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$78,125
Median Income
$34,477 per capita
$164,000
Home Value
$229,776 Zillow
$1,301
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $1,301/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Riley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Riley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").