Waterville, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
748
Population
1,527/sq mi density
$70,625
Median Income
$31,239 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$158,199 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $917/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6917°N, 96.7468°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").