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Wathena, KS

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Population
1,273
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
823 ft
Median Home Value
$161,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$428/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,222
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wathena

Located just across the river from St. Joseph, Missouri, Wathena gives residents a quiet small-town feel with easy access to city jobs and amenities. Named after a Kickapoo chief who farmed the area in the 1850s, the town grew up along the railroad among the scenic bluffs of northeast Kansas. Today, it is a peaceful, welcoming community with a low-key lifestyle, local pride, and a quick drive to shopping and dining across the state line.

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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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