Southwest, Wichita, KS

Living in Southwest

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 8
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 6
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 30
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Schools 1
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Residents

23k Population +332 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$513 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195939%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K66%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwest

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82

Property Crime in Southwest

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 3
Feb 36 1 3
Mar 46 3 2
Apr 56 3 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 75 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 45 2 1
Dec 33 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest, Wichita, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest, Wichita, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Southwest, Wichita, KS

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Newman University
2 miles, NW
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Friends University
2 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest, Wichita, KS

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Wesley Medical Center
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Southwest, Wichita, KS

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