Wallace, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
54 Population 135/sq mi density
$65,900 Home Value $129,903 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$65,900
77% below
Zillow: $129,903
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wallace Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
23%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallace is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,903. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

5.9% of adults in Wallace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallace has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans25.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,633
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

Home Value$65,900
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$129,903
Housing Units39
Rent Burden17.4%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation3,313 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallace was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
51.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.