Rossville, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,183
Population
2,151/sq mi density
$58,287
Median Income
$31,181 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$238,380 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,287 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $970/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rossville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1358°N, 95.9496°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shawnee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Rossville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").