Living in Wyandotte County, Kansas

Wyandotte County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 163,369, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS MSA metro area. The main communities are Kansas City, Edwardsville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,187/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $185K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Wyandotte County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.