WacoKS
A town of 857. A regional job hub with 10,084 jobs.
What makes Waco stand out
The 2 things Waco does most differently from other towns.
857 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Waco’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waco. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Waco
Most working residents leave Waco for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Wichita (59%), Goddard (4%) and Riverside (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Waco’s public schools outperform 28% of Kansas districts
The public schools Waco’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of Kansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Elementary School | PK–5 | 407 | C |
| Oatville Elem | PK–5 | 360 | A− |
| St. Cecilia Catholic School Private | K–8 | 83 | |
| Haysville West Middle School | 6–8 | 551 | C− |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Waco has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Waco is
Waco tracks Kansas closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Every workday, about 10,068 people come to Waco for work
Where Waco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waco
Unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
Waco is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.
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