At a Glance
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $319,229
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.8% smoking rate
How Wakarusa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakarusa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakarusa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakarusa is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,229. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
31.9% of adults in Wakarusa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakarusa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female71% / 30%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans24.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$52,441
Unemployment22.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$319,229
Housing Units137
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,008 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wakarusa was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.