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Sedgwick County

#6 in Best Counties to Live in Kansas
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Kansas
  • 2 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Sedgwick County is located in Kansas with a population of 510,484. Sedgwick County is one of the best places to live in Kansas. In Sedgwick County, most residents own their homes. In Sedgwick County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sedgwick County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sedgwick County are above average.
    Population
    510,484

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $130,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $780
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Sedgwick County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      664.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      89
      40.7
    • Robbery
      131.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      752.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,674.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      559.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Sedgwick County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,841
    National
    $55,322
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      Sedgwick County Reviews

      2 reviews
      Love this small town! Great people, with a lot of small town shops. The only town fall is you have to drive twenty min to the local Wal-Mart, but having a caring small town, is well worth it. Everyone knows everyone and helps everyone. When my husband had surgery my neighbor came over and helped me mow my lawn.
      • Jan 6 2017
      • Overall Experience
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      I have lived in Sedgwick County all of my life. It has always been a homey town that has sprinkles of tradition here an there. Very safe, very great schools and very calm.
      • May 16 2018
      • Overall Experience