Wamego, KS
Living in Wamego
Bikeability
59
Walkability
38
Commute
69
Public Transit
16
Affordability
73
Public Safety
53
Airports
22
Hospitals
72
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wamego, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wamego, KS
Flint Hills Christian School
11 miles, W
St John Lutheran School
13 miles, S
Manhattan Catholic School
14 miles, W
St Xavier Catholic School
31 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wamego, KS
Manhattan Christian College
14 miles, W
Kansas State University
15 miles, W
Washburn University
35 miles, E
Emporia State University
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wamego, KS
Wamego Health Center
0 miles, W
Mercy Regional Health Center
15 miles, W
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
15 miles, W
Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wamego, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
20 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
86 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, N