Living in Weskan, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weskan · Census data 2020–2024
Weskan has 171 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $71,250 (4% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $675/month.
Weskan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Weskan at a glance
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 32.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Weskan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Weskan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weskan the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Weskan median household income
The median household income in Weskan is $71,250 and the income per person is $32,623. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Weskan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 44.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.3%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.25
Weskan demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weskan ›
Education in Weskan
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Weskan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weskan
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Weskan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weskan | 171 | $71,250 | $150,000 | $675 |
| Sharon Springs | 817 | $61,429 | $105,100 | $465 |
| Cheyenne Wells | 979 | $72,759 | $173,100 | $943 |
| Tribune | 758 | $80,263 | $112,500 | $786 |
| Kanorado | 153 | $97,500 | — | $954 |
| Burlington | 3,152 | $74,308 | $208,100 | $1,154 |
| Goodland | 4,121 | $52,258 | $112,700 | $910 |
| Bethune | 218 | $34,688 | $127,500 | — |
| Winona | 221 | $58,500 | $110,000 | $973 |
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What is the median household income in Weskan, KS?
The median household income in Weskan is $71,250, 4% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Weskan?
The median home value in Weskan is $150,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Weskan?
The median gross rent in Weskan is $675 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Weskan, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Weskan?
The median age in Weskan is 32.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Weskan?
The average commute to work in Weskan is 16 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weskan?
The unemployment rate in Weskan is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weskan?
31.3% of adults in Weskan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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