What are the schools like in Wamego, KS?

Wamego is served primarily by Wamego. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Wamego?

The median household income in Wamego, KS is $88,942 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Wamego, KS?

Wamego has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

Wamego, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wamego, KS affordable or expensive?

Wamego's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wamego is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,900 and the median rent is $1,006 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wamego, KS?

Wamego has a violent crime rate of 82.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 529.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wamego, KS a Good Place to Live?

Wamego is a small town of 4,190 in Kansas, with a median household income of $88,942 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Wamego stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wamego is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wamego city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.3

Wamego's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wamego costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wamego, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,006	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,942	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wamego's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.0 /100k

Property Crime

529.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wamego is served primarily by Wamego. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wamego, KS	National Avg
School District	Wamego	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wamego sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wamego, KS
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wamego, KS	National Avg
Population	4,190	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Louisville, KS 3 mi Wabaunsee, KS 5 mi St. George, KS 6 mi Zeandale, KS 7 mi Belvue, KS 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wamego

Wamego, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66547

Wamego vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wamego, KS affordable or expensive?

Wamego's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wamego roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,900 and median rent is $1,006/month.

What is the crime rate in Wamego, KS?

Wamego's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wamego?

Public schools in Wamego are operated by Wamego. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wamego, KS a good place to live?

Wamego, KS has a population of 4,190, a median household income of $88,942, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wamego?

Wamego averages 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wamego?

Wamego, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66547.

What is the population of Wamego?

The population of Wamego, Kansas is 4,190 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wamego?

Key numbers for living in Wamego: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $196,900, median household income $88,942, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wamego side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.