Syracuse, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Hamilton County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,706
Population
416/sq mi density
$54,615
Median Income
$27,999 per capita
$124,400
Home Value
$153,108 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,615 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $773/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse 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. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,269 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9536°N, 101.7968°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").