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Population
304
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,178 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$30,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$442/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,769
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wakita

Sitting just south of the Kansas border in Grant County, Wakita is a quiet rural community with around 300 residents and a unique claim to fame. Movie fans recognize it as a primary filming location for the 1996 blockbuster *Twister*, celebrated today at the town's downtown museum. Daily life here is peaceful and centered around wide-open prairie landscapes. While local kids head to neighboring Medford for school and larger amenities, Wakita offers a close-knit, relaxed environment for anyone seeking simple small-town living.

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Rural FitA96.2ratingLower FEMA County Flood Risk IndexA93.9ratingRegional Republican Presidential Vote ShareA93.8rating

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