Weskan, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
163 Population 62/sq mi density
$97,900 Home Value $129,903 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Weskan, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $129,903
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Weskan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
35%
Rent
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weskan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weskan is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,903. Median rent is $650/month, with 20.0% 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 1971.

Education

36.5% of adults in Weskan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population163
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,498
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

Home Value$97,900
Rent$650
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$129,903
Housing Units67
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation3,862 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Weskan was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.