Bel Aire, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,654 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,182 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$732 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
7
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
8
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 31
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 3 2 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 16, KS State House District 85, KS
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northeast Magnet High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Browse all schools near Wichita Metro Area

Colleges

Wichita State University
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Wichita Metro Area

Hospitals

Kansas Heart Hospital
2 miles, S • 5 star
Wesley Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 5 star
Browse all hospitals near Wichita Metro Area

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
74 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
99 miles, NE • 1 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
112 miles, S • 1 star
Browse all airports near Wichita Metro Area