At a Glance
Median Income
$102,794
$43,009 per capita
Home Value
$264,200
Zillow: $289,056
Median Rent
$1,610/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Kechi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kechi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kechi a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kechi residents earn a median household income of $102,794 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,009. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kechi is $264,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,056. Median rent is $1,610/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Kechi reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in Kechi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kechi has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,935
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,794
Per Capita$43,009
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,200
Rent$1,610
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$289,056
Housing Units972
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property1,050/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,387 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Kechi was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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