Waldo, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
22 Population 58/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $41,382 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldo, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$41,382 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Waldo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waldo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waldo residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Education

22.7% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$41,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$71,068
Housing Units44
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,625/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,720 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband46.2%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Waldo was founded in 1888.
The median home in Waldo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.