Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Wamego is a small town in Kansas with a population of 4,205. Residents earn $82,756 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wamego receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Wamego offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wamego is $82,756, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Wamego is $187,700, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Wamego is below the national average at 150 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,418 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wamego experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,756 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,230 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,037 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,591M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $187,700 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $290,189 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,032 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 150.4/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 21.5/100K |
| Assault | 128.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,418.1/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,160.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,054 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2053°N, 96.3101°W |
| County FIPS | 20149 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,593/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |