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WaKeeney, KS
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WaKeeney, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is WaKeeney a Good Place to Live?
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 1.0% (72% 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 $126,528. 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.
Safety & Crime
WaKeeney reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 906/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.