Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Living in Valley Center PS USD 262
Bikeability12
Walkability18
Commute66
Public Transit6
Affordability59
Public Safety33
Airports11
Hospitals66
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median Monthly Rent+$184 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas12%
Utility gas56%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valley Center PS USD 262
United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82
Property Crime in Valley Center PS USD 262
United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%
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 PS USD 262
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding53
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Life Preparatory Academy
7 miles, S
Resurrection Catholic School
7 miles, SE
St Jude Catholic School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Wichita State University
9 miles, S
Friends University
12 miles, S
Newman University
12 miles, S
Bethel College-North Newton
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Kansas Heart Hospital
9 miles, SE
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
10 miles, SE
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
10 miles, S
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
10 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
15 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
67 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
96 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
117 miles, S