Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Living in Wichita USD 259
Bikeability25
Walkability25
Commute91
Public Transit20
Affordability89
Public Safety12
Airports14
Hospitals63
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
329kPopulation+8k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
28%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$607Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wichita USD 259
United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Sedgwick County82
Property Crime in Wichita USD 259
United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Sedgwick County89
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
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 USD 259
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Holy Savior Catholic Academy
2 miles, NE
All Saints Catholic Elementary
2 miles, S
St Patrick Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Wichita State University
2 miles, NE
Friends University
3 miles, SW
Newman University
4 miles, SW
Bethel College-North Newton
26 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Wesley Medical Center
1 miles, E
Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
1 miles, W
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
5 miles, NE
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wichita Unified School District 259, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
8 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
78 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
105 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
107 miles, S