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Wakarusa, KS
Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66546.
Population
209
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
1
Wakarusa and its ZIP codes
Local data for Wakarusa, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawnee County. PPP loans are for Wakarusa.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,443
102,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $12,254 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wakarusa, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
714
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakarusa, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wakarusa
1 in or overlapping Wakarusa. Population shown
Cities near Wakarusa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarbondaleCity | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AuburnCity | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ScrantonCity | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| TopekaCity | 9.8 mi | 61.9 |
| OverbrookCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| BurlingameCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Silver LakeCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| WillardCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| LecomptonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Osage CityCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| LyndonCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| PerryCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakarusa, KS in?
- Wakarusa is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Wakarusa, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wakarusa include 66546.
- What is the population of Wakarusa, KS?
- About 209 people live in Wakarusa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakarusa?
- Nearby places include Carbondale (5.3 mi), Auburn (6.4 mi), Scranton (8.4 mi), Topeka (9.8 mi), Overbrook (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023