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Wichita, Kansas by the numbers
According to the FBI, Wichita had 12.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.6 times the Kansas rate (4.6). Its median household earns $64,620 and the median home value is $190,800. About 397,945 people live in Wichita.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Wichita?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Wichita at 12.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (4,834 in all). It stands at about 2.6 times the Kansas rate (4.6); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 36 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 18,422 (45.9 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.7 per 1,000, about 2.9 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 4,558 were reported, the count is up 6%.
| Offense (2025) | Wichita count | Per 1,000 | Kansas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,834 | 12.0 | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 36 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 392 | 0.98 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 380 | 0.95 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,026 | 10.0 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 18,422 | 45.9 | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,261 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 13,890 | 34.6 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,271 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Wichita changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,558 | 17,538 | 47 |
| 2022 | 4,367 | 16,749 | 31 |
| 2023 | 4,569 | 19,001 | 39 |
| 2024 | 4,899 | 20,765 | 33 |
| 2025 | 4,834 | 18,422 | 36 |
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. City figures are the Wichita Police Department's own reports.
How does Wichita compare with Kansas?
Households in Wichita have a median income of $64,620 (Kansas: $74,275). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $190,800, and half of renters pay more than $975 a month. About 397,945 people live on 165 square miles of land, roughly 2,411 per square mile. The city lies in Sedgwick County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Wichita | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 397,945 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,620 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,800 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $975 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.9% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Wichita?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Wichita: 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.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sedgwick County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here 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.
Is there road construction in Wichita?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 19 highway work zones in Wichita city limits (13 active that day). Where crews are working: I-135, US 54 and I-35. 11 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Wichita?
Inside the city limits there are 95 public schools (2024-25) and 33 private schools (2023-24). 21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Cheney State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Wichita
Gun shops
21 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Wichita city limits, plus 34 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 8 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: A-Ok Pawn Shop (3 in Wichita), Academy Sports + Outdoors #132 (Wichita), Academy Sports + Outdoors #205 (Wichita), Cabela's 436 (Wichita), Eashy Money Pawn Shop (Wichita), Finley's Hobbies (Wichita), Fusionworks (Wichita), Hrs Midwest LLC (Wichita) and 11 more.
Liquor stores
85 liquor stores are on the map inside the Wichita city limits: 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 77 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 inside the Wichita city limits: 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 Wichita?
In 2025, Wichita had 12.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (4,834 reported), about 2.6 times the Kansas rate (4.6). The property-crime rate was 45.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Wichita?
$64,620 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,275 for Kansas.
How much do homes cost in Wichita?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $190,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $217,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Wichita?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sedgwick County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Enid, OK (93 mi) · Manhattan, KS (111 mi) · Topeka, KS (129 mi) · Tulsa, OK (134 mi) · Edmond, OK (139 mi) · Lawrence, KS (143 mi)
More: Kansas statewide numbers · county page: Sedgwick County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Wichita city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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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