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Waldo, KS
City in Russell County, Kansas.
Population
17
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
0
Waldo and its ZIP codes
Waldo at a glance
- Waldo is 25% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Waldo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,142
2,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.3M
FY 2026, $7,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waldo, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,036
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Waldo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LurayCity | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ParadiseCity | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| NatomaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LucasCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RussellCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Bunker HillCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| GorhamCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| DorranceCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| HunterCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| OsborneCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| Sylvan GroveCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| VictoriaCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldo, KS in?
- Waldo is in Russell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Waldo, KS?
- About 17 people live in Waldo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldo?
- Nearby places include Luray (5.7 mi), Paradise (6.5 mi), Natoma (13 mi), Lucas (15 mi), Russell (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023