Sedgwick, KS, 2010
Sedgwick’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1870Sedgwick is settled
SedgwickKS
A town of 1,575, settled in 1870.
Photo: Art davis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,575
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$250K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
210
A commuter town
Is Sedgwick a good place to live?
The best of Sedgwick’s subject grades are an A− for incomes, schools, and walkability; the weakest is a C for hazard risk. Sedgwick’s July high is 92°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Sedgwick Downtown Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sedgwick has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Sedgwick stand out
Where Sedgwick beats most towns.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
8.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Typical home value
Sedgwick$250K
Kansas$246K
Cost of livingA−
3.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 76% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Sedgwick for work
Where Sedgwick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
210jobs based in Sedgwick
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Sedgwick grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kansas), ordered by how far Sedgwick is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsBeat 79% of Kansas districts on tests and graduationA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 4.5% of households have no carA−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →HealthNMC Health 8.6 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History1 place on the National Register; 2 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life2.6 library visits per resident; 2.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sedgwick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sedgwick, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Sedgwick water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Sedgwick’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarvey County ClerkHarvey County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6713567135 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sedgwick.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most of Sedgwick’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Sedgwick for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Sedgwick fell to 210 in 2023, 67 fewer than in 2013. At $93,000, Sedgwick’s median household income is above both the Kansas town median ($73,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000).
3%work in town
| Sedgwick | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Sedgwick3%
Wichita37%
Newton12%
Valley Center4%
Hesston3%
16 mi
median commute distance
210
jobs based in Sedgwick
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Residents of Sedgwick are healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Sedgwick beats the Kansas average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of Sedgwick adults feel lonely.
72%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Sedgwick | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.6% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Sedgwick | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 13% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.2% |
NMC Health
8.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More children than Kansas overall
Children under 18 are 34% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (36% statewide). Sedgwick’s median age is 33.5 years. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
33.5median age · KS 37.4
| Sedgwick | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 18% |
SedgwickKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school25%
Some college31%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.8 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 79% are men (KS 53%).
| Sedgwick | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 20.3% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.3% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Sedgwick has four seasons and hot summers
Sedgwick has chilly winters and hot summers. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 21° and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–46°
Spring44–68°
Summer67–90°
Fall46–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Sedgwick, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 47 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sedgwick.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
47
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A−
The typical home in Sedgwick is valued at about $250K
The typical Sedgwick home is worth about $250,000, up 3.5% in a year, close to the Kansas typical home.
$250KZillow home value
| Sedgwick | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 76% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $981 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Sedgwick$250K
Kansas$246K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sedgwick. Close and well known come first.
29 mi MuseumKansas Cosmosphere and Space Center150K visitors a year
14 mi Zoo & aquariumSedgwick County Zoo19 mi Zoo & aquariumTanganyika Wildlife Park
16 mi MuseumExploration Place
21 mi MuseumKansas Aviation Museum
16 mi MuseumWichita Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Patrick Pelletier (Ppelleti (talk)), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sedgwick County Zoo: Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Exploration Place: 04stx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kansas Aviation Museum: David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wichita Art Museum: FUBAR007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sedgwick
18pages on Sedgwick
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Sedgwick
Bethel College-North NewtonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Newton11.6 mi$35,014 tuitionHesston CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hesston15 mi$32,936 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Sedgwick residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Sedgwick
City in Harvey and Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick is a city in Harvey and Sedgwick counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,603.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,381 ft
- ZIP code
- 67135
- Area code
- 316
Questions about Sedgwick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sedgwick, KS expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Sedgwick, KS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Harold Manning and Allen B. Kanavel.