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Wathena, KS
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Wathena, KS
At a Glance
How Wathena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wathena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wathena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wathena residents earn a median household income of $84,531 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,281. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,623 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wathena is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,222. Median rent is $794/month, with 22.2% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wathena reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Wathena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wathena has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.