Living in Wallace County, Kansas
Wallace County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 1,518. The main communities are Sharon Springs, Wallace.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $525/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $109K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 45°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Wallace County, Kansas
Home price trend in Wallace County
Top Cities and towns in Wallace County
Wallace
Population: 57
Home price:NA
Sharon Springs
Population: 748
Home price:$87,906
Demographics & Amenities in Wallace County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Wallace County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Wallace County
Average Summer temperature
89°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
19.25 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
Humidity
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Economy in Wallace County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
62.1%
Total Employer Establishments
73,982
Poverty (%)
11.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Wallace County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inWallace County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Wallace County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.63/ per 1000
Burglary
0/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.63/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Wallace County