At a Glance
Violent Crime
240/100K
210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
38.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Waka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waka a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Waka reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 210/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Waka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
38.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waka has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,402
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$902M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,562
Housing Units41
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property210/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,540/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,041 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Waka was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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