Wakarusa Township, KS
Living in Wakarusa Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute87
Public Transit2
Affordability33
Public Safety99
Airports48
Hospitals81
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+292 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate21%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector60%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$274kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent-$303 (2010–19)
93%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas26%
Utility gas54%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakarusa Township
United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2
Property Crime in Wakarusa Township
United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakarusa Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakarusa Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakarusa Township, KS
St John Catholic School
2 miles, N
Montessori Childrens House
3 miles, N
Bishop Seabury Academy
3 miles, NW
Veritas Christian School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wakarusa Township, KS
University of Kansas
2 miles, N
Baker University
11 miles, S
Ottawa University-Ottawa
22 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakarusa Township, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Adventhealth Ottawa
23 miles, S
Olathe Medical Center
23 miles, E
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wakarusa Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
38 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
129 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
130 miles, W