Wabaunsee, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
76 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$735 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$820 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wabaunsee County
1
Topeka Metro Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wabaunsee County
2
Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 20, KS State House District 51, KS
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Schools

West Elem
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Central Elem
5 miles, NE
Wamego High
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Wamego Middle School
5 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Manhattan Christian College
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Kansas State University
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Bellus Academy
15 miles, NW • 1 star
Manhattan Area Technical College
15 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wamego Health Center
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercy Regional Health Center
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
18 miles, W • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
88 miles, E • 3.7 star
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