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Sedgwick, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,702 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$81,912 Median Income $32,368 per capita
$170,900 Home Value $240,256 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
245 Violent Crime/100K 979 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,912 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,900 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sedgwick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates37.9181°N, 97.4202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySedgwick County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %75.1%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 50 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 51 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 85 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 52 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 124 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 95 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 138 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 697 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 50 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 26 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 55 km 1
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 91 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 89 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 67 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 36 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 22 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 80 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 77 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 76 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 100 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 85 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 93 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 29 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 58 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 46 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in

Sedgwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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