Wamego, KS

Living in Wamego

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 38
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 36
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Schools 15
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Residents

4.9k Population +530 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
33% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$717 Median Monthly Rent +$229 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wamego

United States45
Kansas56
Manhattan Metro Area40
Pottawatomie County25

Property Crime in Wamego

United States48
Kansas58
Manhattan Metro Area31
Pottawatomie County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 43 2 1
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wamego

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding54
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wamego, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wamego, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Wamego, KS

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Washburn University
35 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wamego, KS

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Airports

Airports near Wamego, KS

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Lincoln Airport
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