Wellington, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
7,643 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumner County
2
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

Sumner County
4
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 32
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 2 0 45
Dec 1 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 32, KS State House District 80, KS
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Schools

Eisenhower Elem
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Washington Elem
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Lincoln Elem
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Wellington Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southwestern College
24 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cowley County Community College
25 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Wichita Technical Institute
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Newman University
27 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

South Central Ks Med Center
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Stillwater Regional Airport
79 miles, S • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
105 miles, N • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
112 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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