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Haysville, Kansas

Introduction to Haysville, Kansas

Haysville, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is located 8 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. The city is part of the Wichita metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 8,502 people reside in Haysville.

Haysville History

The history of the city dates back to the year 1870, when W.W. Hay platted the land. The land spread across an area of more than 160 acres at that time. Initially, the natives engaged themselves in business in meat market, lumberyard, truck farming, and a couple of stores for livelihood. The first post office was established in the year 1877. The State Bank was opened in the year 1919. Prairie Home Christian Church and the Methodist Church were the first churches set up in Haysville.

Haysville and nearby Attractions

  • Great Plains Transportation Museum
  • Museum of World Treasures
  • Old Cowtown Museum
  • Cheney State Park

Things To Do In Haysville

The Cheney State Park is a beautiful park and offers facilities like sailing, fishing, camping, and trails. Visitors can also organize picnics there. The Twin Lakes Golf Course, and Hidden Lakes Golf Course are the two beautiful golf courses where golf lovers can spend their free hours. Tourists may also take a trip to the Kansas Aviation Museum.

Haysville Transportation

Wichita Mid - Continent Airport is the nearest airport.

Haysville Higher Education

Higher education can be sought through various institutions like Friends University, Wichita State University, and Butler County Community College.

High Points

Haysville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Haysville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Haysville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Haysville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Haysville, KS

Comparing Haysville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents51
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime53
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