Sedan, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,066 Population 1,300/sq mi density
$48,854 Median Income $21,197 per capita
$42,200 Home Value $42,463 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,854 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,200 home value, $803/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sedan, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,854
35% below
$21,197 per capita
Home Value
$42,200
85% below
Zillow: $42,463
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Sedan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
15%
Rent
69%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sedan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sedan residents earn a median household income of $48,854 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,197. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sedan is $42,200 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,463. Median rent is $803/month, with 24.6% 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 1951.

Education

17.4% of adults in Sedan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sedan has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,066
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,854
Per Capita$21,197
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$101M
Avg Weekly Wage$689

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,200
Rent$803
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$42,463
Housing Units564
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation864 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sedan was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.