Wamego, Kansas

Population 4,370

Wamego is located in Pottawatomie County, KS. The population is 4,370, making Wamego the 2nd largest city in Pottawatomie County.

There are 4 public schools in Wamego with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Wamego is very low , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wamego is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wamego property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wamego include Wamego Township, Louisville and Louisville Township.

Wamego Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 3.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.2%

Crime Rate

24.72% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 187
  • Violent Crimes: 291
  • Robbery: 62
  • Burglary: 125
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

63.01% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Wamego
  • 36.61 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

32 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 27

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Wamego, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Wamego's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wamego, KS

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34 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wamego, KS issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 34 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 24 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wamego, KS issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,090
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,420

Zip Codes

66547

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Environmental Hazards

32 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Wamego, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Wamego, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.5°
  • February 32.35°
  • March 46.43°
  • April 56.18°
  • May 64.65°
  • June 75.52°
  • July 80.93°
  • August 78.53°
  • September 66.97°
  • October 56.93°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 31.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wamego, KS

Earthquakes
Wamego, KS has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wamego, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wamego, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wamego, KS has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wamego, KS: $52,397

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wamego is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.66%
White Collar - 63.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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