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Wakarusa

A township of 2,313 people in Douglas County, Kansas

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Map of Wakarusa: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land3.2%862 of 27,187 acres

Trails17 mi0.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves7373 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Baker Wetlands8.3 mi of trails · 1,001 acres Directions

2Outlet Park24 acres

3Wells Overlook Park0.1 mi of trails · 17 acres Directions

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About Wakarusa

Township in Kansas, United States

2,102Population

46.7 sq miArea

866 ftElevation

Wakarusa Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,102.

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Living in Wakarusa

Housing in Wakarusa

$319K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wakarusa home is worth about $319,000, up 1.1% in a year, 28% above the Kansas typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Wakarusa

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Most working residents leave Wakarusa for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lawrence (39%), Overland Park (7%) and Topeka (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Lawrence

39%

Overland Park

7%

Topeka

6%

Olathe

6%

2%Work in townlive and work in Wakarusa 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 477Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Wakarusa

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Kansas

12better than KS·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 1▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.6%Fewer adults with diabetesKS 11.4% · better 19.5%Fewer adults who get no exerciseKS 25.6% · better 24.4%More adults with depressionKS 20.8% · worse

Care nearby

LmhLawrence · 3.8 mi · ER

Heartland at Panda PediatricsLawrence · 3.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66046, 66047, 66049 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wakarusa →

Natural hazards in Wakarusa

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

2Does Wakarusa flood?paid flood claims since 1996 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Douglas County MapWakarusa vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wakarusa →

Climate in Wakarusa

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Wakarusa has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 23°Winter

66° / 44°Spring

88° / 66°Summer

68° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Wakarusa get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 28, with the last in spring around Apr 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Wakarusa

Nearest: Lawrence Public LibraryLawrence · 3.2 miles · 64 hrs a week

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Locator map of Wakarusa — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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Wakarusa Lawrence Grant Rural Eudora Palmyra Clinton Willow Springs Reno Lecompton

NWLawrence NGrant NRural EEudora SEPalmyra WClinton SWillow Springs NEReno NWLecompton

Where Wakarusa residents work nearby:Lawrence 39%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Wakarusa vs Lawrence Wakarusa vs Grant Wakarusa vs Rural Wakarusa vs Eudora Wakarusa vs Palmyra

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