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Wakarusa
  • Town in Kansas
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Wakarusa

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C
    Wakarusa is a town in Kansas with a population of 192. Wakarusa is in Shawnee County. Living in Wakarusa offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Wakarusa tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wakarusa are highly rated.
    Population
    192
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $219,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $575
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      33%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      0%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      0%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      69%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
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    Working in Wakarusa

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,089
    National
    $69,021
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