At a Glance
Median Income
$81,912
$32,368 per capita
Home Value
$170,900
Zillow: $253,673
Median Rent
$933/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.5% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sedgwick residents earn a median household income of $81,912 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,368. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Sedgwick is $170,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,673. Median rent is $933/month, with 31.6% 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 1975.
Education
27.8% of adults in Sedgwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sedgwick has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,702
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,044/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,912
Per Capita$32,368
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$933
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$253,673
Housing Units574
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,378 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Sedgwick was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.