At a Glance
Median Income
$39,286
$20,010 per capita
Home Value
$53,300
Zillow: $199,849
Median Rent
$914/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
23.4% smoking rate
How Sedgwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sedgwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sedgwick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sedgwick residents earn a median household income of $39,286 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,010. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sedgwick is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,849. Median rent is $914/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
8.8% of adults in Sedgwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sedgwick has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,286
Per Capita$20,010
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent$914
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$199,849
Housing Units72
Rent Burden41.4%
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation250 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sedgwick was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.