Oaklawn-Sunview, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,952 Population 5,467/sq mi density
$37,986 Median Income $18,646 per capita
$48,000 Home Value $76,279 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,986 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oaklawn-Sunview, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,986
49% below
$18,646 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
83% below
Zillow: $76,279
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
95% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Oaklawn-Sunview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oaklawn-Sunview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
17%
Rent
74%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oaklawn-Sunview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oaklawn-Sunview residents earn a median household income of $37,986 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,646. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% 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 Oaklawn-Sunview is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,279. Median rent is $863/month, with 34.0% 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 1955.

Education

1.6% of adults in Oaklawn-Sunview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oaklawn-Sunview has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,952
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density5,467/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,986
Per Capita$18,646
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent$863
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$76,279
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,271 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Oaklawn-Sunview was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
19.7% 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.