Wamego Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
5,728 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,335 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$809 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawatomie County
3
Manhattan 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

Pottawatomie County
3
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 1 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 4 30

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 67% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 18, KS State House District 51, KS
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Schools

Wamego High
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central Elem
<1 miles, W
West Elem
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Wamego Middle School
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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

Wamego Health Center
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mercy Regional Health Center
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
20 miles, W • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
78 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
85 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, N • 1 star
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