Wellsville, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,003
Population
1,165/sq mi density
$67,292
Median Income
$34,508 per capita
$166,100
Home Value
$351,893 Zillow
$1,264
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
104
Violent Crime/100K
676 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $1,264/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7177°N, 95.0779°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Wellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").