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Wakarusa, KS

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Population
209
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
953 ft
Median Home Value
$219,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityChalco, Nebraska160 miles away · 10,595 residents.

About Wakarusa

Wakarusa is a census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 242 residents. Wakarusa is located 11 miles south of downtown Topeka. Wakarusa was founded in 1858. A newcomer can read Wakarusa through the overlap of its older landmarks, surrounding geography, and current places. For a newcomer, Wakarusa comes into focus through those concrete links among its past, landscape, and current routines. Wakarusa's downtown is part of the local map.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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