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Park City, Kansas

Introduction to Park City, Kansas

Park City, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is located 8 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city is included in the Wichita metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,814 people resided in Park City.

Park City History

The former Park City was established in 1870. This city was no longer existent after the railroad passed it and entered Wichita. The present Park city was established in 1953 as a Park City Improvement District. It became a third class city on November 26, 1980 with the approval of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners. The first election was held on February 17, 1981 and Raymond J. Reiss became the first mayor of the city.

Park City and nearby Attractions

  • McLean Field
  • Hillcrest Church
  • Museum of World Treasures
  • Wichita Art Museum

Things To Do In Park City

Tourists in Park City can visits a number of museums like the Old Cowtown Museum, Museum of World Treasures, and Wichita Art Museum. Leisure can also be spent at he McLean Field which offers several recreational facilities. One can also take a look around the Hillcrest Church. Apart from these, Park City also organizes several recreational programs and special events throughout the year.

Park City Transportation

Hutchinson Municipal Airport provides air transportation opportunities to the residents of Park City.

Park City Higher Education

There are many higher education institutes which can be attended by the residents of Park City. Some of these include the Friends University, Wichita State University, Butler County Community College, and Hutchinson Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Park City Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Park City Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Park City, KS

Comparing Park City 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime43

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