Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
The Brew
Coffee Shop
Paramour Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
The Columbian Theater
Theatre Arts
Oz Museum
Museum
The Yellow Brick Road
Attraction
Dorothy's House
Attraction
Lincoln Street Lanes
Bowling Alley
Wamego Historical Museum
Museum
Missile Silo Home
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) D-
Spirits of 76
Alcohol
Bird's Creamery
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
4th & Elm Bar and Grill
Bar
Cheers Liquor
Alcohol
Lincoln Street Station
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kreem Kup
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Wamego Athletic Club
Gym
Wamego Senior and Community Center
Community Centre
Wamego Sports Academy
Gym
Flint Hills Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Gene's Heartland Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Pennyland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Railroad Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
City Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wamego Recreation Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (18) A+
Family Eye Care
Optician
Head First Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
The Flower Mill
Florist
Short Stop
Convenience Store
Vanderbilt's
Clothing
Vision Source
Optician
Audity Ally Emporium
Furniture
Wagon Wheel Antiques
Furniture
Waters Hardware
Home Improvement
The Emerald Door
Beauty
Albin's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
The Last Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Feathered Arrow Mercantile
Clothing
Vintage Tulip
Furniture
Family Haircutters
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wamego.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Wamego is 95/100 - which is 7% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Wamego crime rates are 1,578 per 100k, which is 34% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,306 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
272 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C-

The median income in Wamego is $54,491 - which is 2% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$54,491 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Prairie Winds Family Care
Doctor
Wamego Law Enforcement Center
Police
Community Care Ministries
Clinic
Wamego Dental Center
Dentist
Wamego Health Center
Hospital
John McQuillen, DDS
Dentist
Cotton O'Neil Wamego
Clinic
Wamego Fire Department
Fire Station
Pottawatomie County Fire District 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Louisville Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Wamego home prices are $160,700 - which is 19% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$160,700 C
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C

The Wamego graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Central Elem
West Elem
Wamego Middle School
High Schools (1) D-
Wamego High
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wamego? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pennyland Park
      Unknown Name
      Railroad Park
      Unknown Name
      City Park
      Riverfront Park
      Unknown Name
      Wamego Recreation Complex

      Entertainment

      The Columbian Theater
      Oz Museum
      The Yellow Brick Road
      Dorothy's House
      Lincoln Street Lanes
      Wamego Historical Museum
      Missile Silo Home

      Food & Drink

      Spirits of 76
      Bird's Creamery
      Sonic
      Papa John's
      Subway
      4th & Elm Bar and Grill
      Cheers Liquor
      Lincoln Street Station

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wamego? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wamego.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wamego? The cost of living in Wamego is 95/100 - which is 7% higher than Kansas.
      Wamego
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wamego? Wamego crime rates are 1,578, which are 34% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      1,578 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Wamego? The median income in Wamego is $54,491 which is 2% higher than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $54,4912% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,8073% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wamego a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wamego Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Prairie Winds Family Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Wamego home prices? Wamego home prices are $160,700 - which is 19% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $160,70013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Wamego have good schools? The Wamego graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Wamego a good place to live? Wamego has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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