Wichita, KS

Living in Wichita

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 20
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 29
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Schools 10
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Residents

390k Population +16k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$615 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wichita

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82

Property Crime in Wichita

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

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 Wichita

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wichita, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wichita, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Wichita, KS

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Friends University
1 miles, SW
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Newman University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wichita, KS

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Airports

Airports near Wichita, KS

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