All Countries
Rolla, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morton County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
545
Population
1,473/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$31,674 per capita
$69,200
Home Value
$102,068 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
275 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rolla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1179°N, 101.6318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Rolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").