Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

Living in Wichita USD 259

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 25
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 12
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 29
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Schools 6
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Residents

329k Population +8k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$607 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wichita USD 259

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82

Property Crime in Wichita USD 259

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

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 USD 259

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

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Friends University
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Newman University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

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Airports

Airports near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS

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