Wathena, KS
Living in Wathena
Bikeability20
Walkability49
Commute89
Public Transit25
Affordability88
Public Safety93
Airports66
Hospitals64
Colleges36
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Schools5
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Residents
1.5kPopulation+93 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$513Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wathena
United States45
Kansas56
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Doniphan County7
Property Crime in Wathena
United States48
Kansas58
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Doniphan County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wathena
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding74
Tornado25
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wathena, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wathena, KS
Cathedral School
4 miles, E
St James School
5 miles, SE
St Francis Xavier School
5 miles, E
South Park Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wathena, KS
Missouri Western State University
8 miles, E
Benedictine College
16 miles, SW
University of Saint Mary
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wathena, KS
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
6 miles, E
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
8 miles, E
Atchison Hospital
19 miles, SW
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wathena, KS
Kansas City International Airport
34 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
102 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
122 miles, NW