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WaKeeney, KS
City in Trego County, Kansas.
Population
1,852
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
WaKeeney and its ZIP codes
WaKeeney at a glance
- WaKeeney is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 132nd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $68,438, 8% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,200 (42% below Kansas) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for WaKeeney, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
WaKeeney, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,438
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$125,200
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,005), Irish Americans (206), French Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trego County. PPP loans are for WaKeeney.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,466
1,027 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,565
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.7M
FY 2026, $11,300 per person
How people get to work
WaKeeney, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
WaKeeney, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 17°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in WaKeeney, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near WaKeeney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CollyerCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| EllisCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| QuinterCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| PalcoCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Hill CityCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| MorlandCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| BogueCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| DamarCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| RansomCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| BrownellCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| ZurichCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| NicodemusCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is WaKeeney, KS in?
- WaKeeney is in Trego County, Kansas.
- What is the population of WaKeeney, KS?
- About 1,852 people live in WaKeeney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near WaKeeney?
- Nearby places include Ogallah (8.1 mi), Collyer (13 mi), Ellis (18 mi), Quinter (19 mi), Palco (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023