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Russell Springs, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Logan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
27
Population
38/sq mi density
$64,167
Median Income
$26,259 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$94,007 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,903 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9128°N, 101.1757°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Russell Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").