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Wellington, Kansas

Introduction to Wellington, Kansas

Wellington, Kansas, in Sumner county, is located 29 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. Approximately 8,647 people live in Wellington.

Wellington History

Wellington was surveyed in 1871 and was named in honor of the Duke of Wellington. In the early economy of Wellington, trading with the cattle herds was an important factor. In 1872, Wellington became the permanent seat of Sumner County, which was founded on December 20, 1870.

Wellington and nearby Attractions

  • Woods Park
  • Chisholm Trail Museum
  • Wellington Golf Course
  • Sellers Park

Things To Do In Wellington

While in the city, golf lovers can visit the Wellington Golf Course. The Chisholm Trail Museum is another notable place where tourists flock to. Woods Park and Sellers Park also offer a wide variety of recreational facilities. One can also enjoy a walk by the scenic Wellington Lake. The City of Wellington also hosts the Wheat Fest during the month of July every year.

Wellington Transportation

Hutchinson Municipal Airport offers air transportation services.

Wellington Higher Education

Colleges and universities such as Friends University, Wichita State University, Cowley County Community College, and Butler County Community College provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Wellington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Wellington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wellington, KS

Comparing Wellington 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 Old88
Senior Citizens85
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime32

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