At a Glance
Median Income
$74,000
$45,641 per capita
Home Value
$118,000
Zillow: $132,055
Median Rent
$719/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How WaKeeney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows WaKeeney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is WaKeeney a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
WaKeeney residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,641. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in WaKeeney is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,055. Median rent is $719/month, with 40.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
29.8% of adults in WaKeeney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
WaKeeney has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,838
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$45,641
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$186M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$719
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$132,055
Housing Units967
Rent Burden40.9%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation2,452 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
WaKeeney was founded in 1879.
The median home in WaKeeney was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.