Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Wabaunsee is a small town in Kansas with a population of 76. Residents earn $70,385 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wabaunsee receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wabaunsee stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wabaunsee is $70,385, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wabaunsee is $204,200, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wabaunsee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,385 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,037 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,591M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |
| Census Median | $204,200 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $792 |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,057 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,411 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,018 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1436°N, 96.3423°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20149 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.5% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 44.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |