South Area, Wichita, KS

Living in South Area

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 11
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 30
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Schools 1
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Residents

14k Population -1.3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$4.9k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$508 Median Monthly Rent -$54 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Area

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82

Property Crime in South Area

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 3
Feb 37 1 3
Mar 46 3 2
Apr 56 3 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 75 6 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 45 2 1
Dec 33 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Area

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Public Schools

Public Schools near South Area, Wichita, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Area, Wichita, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near South Area, Wichita, KS

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Newman University
6 miles, NW
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Friends University
6 miles, NW
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Southwestern College
31 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Area, Wichita, KS

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Airports

Airports near South Area, Wichita, KS

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