WaKeeney, KS

Living in WaKeeney

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 49
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 19
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Schools 16
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Residents

1.9k Population +54 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government18%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office29%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$433 Median Monthly Rent +$10 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in WaKeeney

United States45
Kansas56
Trego County10

Property Crime in WaKeeney

United States48
Kansas58
Trego County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 42 2 4
Apr 51 2 1
May 61 3 0
Jun 72 3 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 67 2 0
Oct 54 2 0
Nov 40 1 1
Dec 30 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in WaKeeney

Inland Flooding15
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near WaKeeney, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near WaKeeney, KS

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St Mary's School
18 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near WaKeeney, KS

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Barclay College
106 miles, SE
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Sterling College
106 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near WaKeeney, KS

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Airports

Airports near WaKeeney, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
35 miles, E
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