Waka, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
105 Population 808/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waka, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
38.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waka a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born47.6%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,540/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation3,041 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Broadband48.4%
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.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
47.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.