What are the schools like in Wilroads Gardens, KS?

School district data for Wilroads Gardens is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wilroads Gardens?

The median household income in Wilroads Gardens, KS is $73,355 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Wilroads Gardens, KS?

Wilroads Gardens has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilroads Gardens, KS affordable or expensive?

Wilroads Gardens's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilroads Gardens is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,200 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilroads Gardens, KS?

Wilroads Gardens has a violent crime rate of 238.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1302.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilroads Gardens, KS a Good Place to Live?

Wilroads Gardens is a small town of 897 in Kansas, with a median household income of $73,355 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Wilroads Gardens stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wilroads Gardens is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilroads Gardens 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: 88.6

Wilroads Gardens's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilroads Gardens costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wilroads Gardens, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,355	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wilroads Gardens's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.0 /100k

Property Crime

1302.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilroads Gardens, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilroads Gardens sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July, with 22.0 inches of annual precipitation and 19.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilroads Gardens, KS
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	93.7°F
Annual Precipitation	22.0"
Annual Snowfall	19.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wilroads Gardens, KS	National Avg
Population	897	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Dodge, KS 1 mi Wright, KS 5 mi Dodge City, KS 6 mi Ford, KS 11 mi Spearville, KS 13 mi

Wilroads Gardens vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilroads Gardens, KS affordable or expensive?

Wilroads Gardens's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wilroads Gardens roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,200 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilroads Gardens, KS?

Wilroads Gardens's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1302.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilroads Gardens?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wilroads Gardens, KS a good place to live?

Wilroads Gardens, KS has a population of 897, a median household income of $73,355, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. 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 Wilroads Gardens?

Wilroads Gardens averages 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.0 inches with about 19.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wilroads Gardens?

The population of Wilroads Gardens, Kansas is 897 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilroads Gardens?

Key numbers for living in Wilroads Gardens: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $80,200, median household income $73,355, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilroads Gardens side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.