Wamego, KS

Wamego, KS

At a Glance

How Wamego Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Wamego a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Wamego residents earn a median household income of $82,756 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,230. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wamego is $187,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,189. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 22.1% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Wamego reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,581/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.4% of adults in Wamego hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wamego has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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