Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Wetmore is a small town in Kansas with a population of 325. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wetmore receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Wetmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wetmore is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wetmore is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wetmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,805 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 324 |
| County GDP | $508M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,724 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.38% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,222 |
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,724 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.38% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,798/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6356°N, 95.8114°W |
| County FIPS | 20085 |
Winner: Republican by 42.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |