Valley Center Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,812 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,880 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
7
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
8
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 31
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 3 2 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Wheatland Elem
3 miles, SE · 3.7star
West Elem
3 miles, SE · 3.2star
Valley Center High
3 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Colleges

Crave Beauty Academy
12 miles, S · 1star
Wichita State University
12 miles, S · 2.3star
Friends University
13 miles, S · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Newton Medical Center
12 miles, NE · 5star
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
12 miles, S · 2.3star
Wesley Medical Center
14 miles, S · 5star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
65 miles, N · 1star
Manhattan Regional Airport
97 miles, NE · 1star
Stillwater Regional Airport
119 miles, S · 1star
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