Sedgwick, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Sedgwick County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
154 Population 395/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $27,427 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $106,097 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sedgwick, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$27,427 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $106,097
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
44%
Rent
75%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sedgwick 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

Sedgwick residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,427. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sedgwick is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,097. Median rent is $875/month, with 44.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.3% of adults in Sedgwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sedgwick has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans23.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,427
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$99M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$875
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$106,097
Housing Units101
Rent Burden44.0%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,182/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation3,591 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sedgwick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.