Wichita, KS
Living in Wichita
Bikeability20
Walkability20
Commute89
Public Transit17
Affordability82
Public Safety14
Airports14
Hospitals63
Colleges29
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Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
390kPopulation+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
$53kMedian 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
$133kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$615Median 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
St Joseph Catholic School
1 miles, SW
St Patrick Catholic School
2 miles, N
Christ the King Catholic School
3 miles, W
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wichita, KS
Friends University
1 miles, SW
Newman University
2 miles, SW
Wichita State University
4 miles, NE
Bethel College-North Newton
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wichita, KS
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
1 miles, NE
Wesley Medical Center
3 miles, E
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
7 miles, NE
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wichita, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
6 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
78 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
107 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
107 miles, N