Wakarusa, KS
Living in Wakarusa
Bikeability
27
Walkability
67
Commute
38
Public Transit
28
Affordability
97
Public Safety
76
Airports
37
Hospitals
79
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
226
Population
-76 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-16 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate55%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone17%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
73%
Lived Here Last Year
-27% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K44%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Private sector51%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office25%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked7%
Housing
$185k
Median Home Value
+$82k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$396 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-35% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K25%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas79%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakarusa
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Wakarusa
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakarusa
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding56
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakarusa, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakarusa, KS
St Matthew Catholic School
9 miles, N
Christ the King School
9 miles, N
Topeka Collegiate School
9 miles, N
Topeka Adventist School
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wakarusa, KS
Washburn University
10 miles, N
University of Kansas
25 miles, E
Baker University
29 miles, E
Ottawa University-Ottawa
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakarusa, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
10 miles, N
Stormont Vail Hospital
11 miles, N
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wakarusa, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
55 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
60 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
105 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
127 miles, SW