Wilsey, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
192 Population 711/sq mi density
$58,333 Median Income $38,702 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $135,998 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,333 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilsey, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,333
22% below
$38,702 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $135,998
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Wilsey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilsey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilsey residents earn a median household income of $58,333 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,702. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilsey is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,998. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

19.7% of adults in Wilsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilsey has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,333
Per Capita$38,702
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$770

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$135,998
Housing Units116
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,511 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilsey was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.