Wathena, KS Rankings

Wathena, KS is a small city located in the northeast corner of Kansas. It has a population of 1,597 people according to the 2019 census. Wathena is known for its friendly atmosphere and its strong sense of community. The city has a low crime rate, excellent schools, and a variety of recreational activities and attractions. According to BestPlaces.net, Wathena ranks highly on several factors including housing costs, cost of living, job market, education level, weather, diversity and quality of life. In terms of housing costs Wathena ranks highly with an average home value that is lower than the national median at $74,400 compared to $227,025 nationwide. Similarly, the cost of living in Wathena is 4% below the national average; making it an affordable place to live or visit. The job market in Wathena is ranked well above average with consistent job growth over the past decade. Education level also ranks high with 87% having completed high school or higher compared to 84% nationally. Weather wise it enjoys mild winters and hot summers with 294 sunny days per year on average; making it one of the sunniest places in Kansas! Diversity is also relatively high with 78% white residents compared to 61% statewide while quality of life receives an overall score of 8/10 from BestPlaces ratings based on happiness and other lifestyle factors. All these qualities combined make Wathena an attractive place to live or visit!

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