Wichita Metro Area, KS
Living in the Wichita Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability22
Commute83
Public Transit14
Affordability76
Public Safety24
Airports16
Hospitals62
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
638kPopulation+28k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$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%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Wichita Metro Area
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in the Wichita Metro Area
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
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 | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Wichita Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wichita Metro Area, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wichita Metro Area, KS
Classical School of Wichita
3 miles, N
The Independent School
3 miles, N
All Saints Catholic Elementary
3 miles, NW
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wichita Metro Area, KS
Wichita State University
6 miles, NW
Friends University
7 miles, NW
Newman University
8 miles, W
Bethel College-North Newton
31 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wichita Metro Area, KS
Rock Regional Hospital, Llc
4 miles, S
Wesley Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
6 miles, NW
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wichita Metro Area, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
10 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
83 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
102 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
108 miles, N