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Waldron, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harper County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12 Population 39/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 2,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldron, KS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
666/100K
75% above
2,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Waldron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
460%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Waldron reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,577/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Waldron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldron has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population12
Median Age82.3 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$11,275
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$421M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$81,397
Housing Units13
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent666/100K
Property2,577/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Waldron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
55.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.