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Wamego
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Wamego is a charming small city in the heart of Kansas known for its friendly atmosphere and ties to 'The Wizard of Oz.' The city combines Midwestern warmth with small-town nostalgia, featuring local festivals, well-kept parks, and unique museums.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
4,841
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.20°, -96.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,775
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
922 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
80 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
455.0
Airport
MHK
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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