South Area, Wichita, KS
Living in South Area
Bikeability4
Walkability11
Commute86
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports18
Hospitals62
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-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
$54kMedian 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
$80kMedian Home Value+$4.9k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Area, Wichita, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Area, Wichita, KS
St Margaret Mary Catholic School
3 miles, N
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
St Anne Elementary School
3 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic Elementary
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near South Area, Wichita, KS
Newman University
6 miles, NW
Friends University
6 miles, NW
Wichita State University
8 miles, N
Southwestern College
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Area, Wichita, KS
Rock Regional Hospital, Llc
4 miles, E
Wesley Medical Center
6 miles, N
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
7 miles, N
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
10 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near South Area, Wichita, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
7 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
101 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
112 miles, N