Ulysses, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Grant County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,812
Population
1,799/sq mi density
$63,765
Median Income
$37,846 per capita
$123,100
Home Value
$160,500 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
90
Violent Crime/100K
54 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,765 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,100 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ulysses experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5773°N, 101.3549°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Ulysses has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").