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What are the crime rate and median income in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
FBI reports put Sedgwick County at 9.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, about 2.1 times the rate for Kansas (4.6). The median household earns $69,365 and the unemployment rate was 4.7% in August 2026. Population: about 528,226 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sedgwick County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 4,986 violent and 20,442 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 9.4: about 2.1 times the Kansas rate (4.6), and about 2.6 times the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 38.6 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across Kansas. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (83%). CDC death records show about 43 homicide deaths a year in the county (8.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Sedgwick County | Per 1,000 | Kansas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,986 | 9.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 42 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 408 | 0.77 | 0.48 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 404 | 0.76 | 0.33 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,133 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 20,442 | 38.6 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,517 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,569 | 29.4 | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,356 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (18 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Sedgwick County?
Median household income is $69,365, close to the statewide figure ($74,275). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $203,300, and the median rent is $998 a month. 9.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 6.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,877 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 528,226 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,365 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,300 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $998 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.0% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3% | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% | 90.7% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 10.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Sedgwick County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Sedgwick County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Sedgwick County: 57Th And North Broadway Streets Site. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in Sedgwick County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Cheney Dam (126 ft) and Lake Afton Dam (55 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
63 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,125,619 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Sedgwick County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 3 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 23 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 61 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 11 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County had 26 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (20 active that day). Where crews are working: US 54, I-135 and KS 96. 11 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Sedgwick County?
Federal school lists show 159 public and 42 private schools in the county. 31 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 43 fire or EMS stations and 24 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sedgwick County
Gun shops
28 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Sedgwick County, plus 56 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 10 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: A Loan At Last (Wichita), A-Ok Pawn Shop (3 in Wichita), Academy Sports + Outdoors #132 (Wichita), Academy Sports + Outdoors #205 (Wichita), Alexander Gunsmithing LLC (Derby), Atwoods Ranch & Home #17 (Derby), Cabela's 436 (Wichita), Charles Pawn & Gun (Derby) and 18 more.
Liquor stores
102 liquor stores are on the map in Sedgwick County: 1201’s Liquor & Cigar (Wichita), 17th Street Retail Liquor (Wichita), A1 Liquor (Wichita), ABC, ABC Discount Liquor (Wichita), ABC Discount Liquors & Smoke Shop (Wichita), ABC Discount Wine & Liquor, Abc Discount Wine & Liquor (Wichita) and 94 more. Kansas has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Sedgwick County: Planned Parenthood Of Kansas & Mid-Missouri (Wichita).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County averaged 4,986 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 9.4 per 1,000 residents, about 2.1 times the Kansas rate (4.6). The property-crime rate was 38.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sedgwick County?
$69,365 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,275 for Kansas and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Sedgwick County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,877 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Sedgwick County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Sedgwick County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Sedgwick County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Sedgwick County: 57Th And North Broadway Streets Site. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Sedgwick County right now?
Sedgwick County had 26 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (20 active that day). Where crews are working: US 54, I-135 and KS 96. 11 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Sedgwick County?
31 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Sedgwick County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | 68,287 | 1.9 | $81,610 |
| Cowley County | 34,411 | 3.4 | $57,878 |
| Harvey County | 33,756 | 4.4 | $74,368 |
| Kingman County | 7,186 | 1.3 | $59,842 |
| Reno County | 61,553 | 3.7 | $60,645 |
| Sumner County | 22,353 | 3.4 | $63,951 |
Cities in Sedgwick County with their own page: Wichita.
More: Kansas statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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