WanoKS
A town of 1,624. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes Wano stand out
The 2 things Wano does most differently from other towns.
Wano’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wano. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Wano beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Wano | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6.7% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Wano has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Wano’s public schools outperform 64% of Kansas districts
The public schools Wano’s kids attend outperform 64% of Kansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Elem | PK–5 | 133 | A− |
| St Francis High | 6–12 | 164 | C |
About half of working residents work right in Wano
46% of Wano’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are St. Francis (38%), Bird City (7%) and Goodland (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
0.2% of Wano is conserved land
84 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saint Francis Wildlife Area | — | 169 |
Wano’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Wano.