Valley Center, KS
Living in Valley Center
Bikeability
10
Walkability
36
Commute
75
Public Transit
11
Affordability
72
Public Safety
19
Airports
11
Hospitals
66
Colleges
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
+428 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
39%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$71k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$637
Median Monthly Rent
+$90 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas7%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valley Center
United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82
Property Crime in Valley Center
United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valley Center
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valley Center, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valley Center, KS
Three Angels Seventh-Day Adventist School
5 miles, SE
Life Preparatory Academy
6 miles, S
St Jude Catholic School
7 miles, S
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Valley Center, KS
Wichita State University
9 miles, SE
Friends University
11 miles, S
Newman University
11 miles, S
Bethel College-North Newton
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valley Center, KS
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
9 miles, S
Kansas Heart Hospital
10 miles, SE
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
10 miles, SE
Wesley Medical Center
10 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Valley Center, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
13 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
68 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
98 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
117 miles, S