Home Value $97,900

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 36.5%

8% higher than US avg

Median Rent $650

44% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.6%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.8%

85% lower than US avg

How Weskan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population163

Median Age31.0 yrs

Density62/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans93.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$30,498

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty1.8%

County GDP$146M

Commute17 min

Housing

Home Value$97,900

Rent$650

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units67

Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%

Uninsured11.3%

Smoking16.0%

Depression22.2%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain19.9 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation3,862 ft (1,177 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.5%

High School+99.0%

Graduate+5.2%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%

Commute17 min

Broadband71.0%

Libraries1

Is Weskan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weskan receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Weskan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weskan is $97,900, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Weskan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Weskan has a population of 163 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

163

Total Population

People / sq mi

31.0yrs

Median Age

20% below US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%

Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Weskan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.1%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.9%
	78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weskan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weskan is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Weskan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$30,498
Avg Weekly Wage	$769
IRS Avg AGI	$70,569

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.8%
	85% below US avg
Establishments (County)	95
County GDP	$146M

Business (County)

Restaurants	4
Healthcare	5
Retail	10

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.5 min
Drive Alone	67.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Weskan is $97,900, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$97,900
	65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$650
	44% below US avg
Rent Burden	20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	43.7%
Housing Units	67
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

In Weskan, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weskan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.6%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	31.1%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.0%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.6%
Physical Inactivity	28.3%
Depression	22.2%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.9%
Short Sleep	34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.7%
Uninsured	11.3%
	31% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.5%
Dental Visits	65.2%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	53.2%
Healthcare Facilities	5

Weskan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.9 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	19.9 inches
	48% below US avg
Snowfall	21.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	3,862 ft (1,177 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8653°N, 101.9681°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20199

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 84.8-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 91.7%

D 7%

Winner: Republican by 84.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	36.5%
	8% above US avg
High School+	99.0%
Graduate Degree+	5.2%
School Test Score	5.80

B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	62/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	71.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	5
Restaurants	4
Retail Stores	10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.5 min
Drive Alone	67.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.5%

Weskan, KS

How Weskan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Weskan a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Weskan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Weskan vs U.S. Average

Income: Weskan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Weskan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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