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Weskan, KS
Census-designated place in Wallace County, Kansas.
Population
171
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
Weskan and its ZIP codes
Weskan at a glance
- Weskan is 80% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Weskan, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wallace County. PPP loans are for Weskan.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,764
514 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.3M
FY 2026, $24,003 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Weskan, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weskan, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Weskan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe, COCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Sharon SpringsCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WallaceCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Cheyenne Wells, COTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Greeley County | 27 mi | 777.4 |
| Towner, COCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0 |
| HoraceCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| TribuneCity | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weskan, KS in?
- Weskan is in Wallace County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Weskan, KS?
- About 171 people live in Weskan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weskan?
- Nearby places include Arapahoe, CO (11 mi), Sharon Springs (12 mi), Wallace (21 mi), Cheyenne Wells, CO (21 mi), Greeley County (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023