Just The Facts
Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas
"As Mayor of Wichita, I am thrilled to welcome you to Kansas' most dynamic, business-friendly city. Wichita understands business, and I am confident to say that our city government is here to support your business endeavors and facilitate your success in our community." – Mayor Brandon Whipple
ELEVATION
1,302 feet
POPULATION
637,690 (2019)
MEDIAN AGE
34
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
January: 42/21
July: 93/70
AVERAGE PRECIPITATION
34 inches rainfall
13 inches snowfall
79 days of precipitation
221 days of sun
TALLEST BUILDING
Epic Center at 385 feet, completed in 1987
MEAN TRAVEL TIME TO WORK
18 minutes
49.3% Male
50.7% Female
WICHITA'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
1. Spirit AeroSystems
2. Textron Aviation
3. McConnell Air Force Base
4. USD 259
5. Ascension Via Christi
6. Koch Industries
7. Wesley Healthcare
8. U.S. Government
9. City of Wichita
10. Sedgwick County
WICHITA IS...
200 miles to Kansas City
160 miles to Oklahoma City
The Air Capital of the World
Affectionately nicknamed the ICT, after our airport code
Also nicknamed "Doo Dah," short for Wichita
Home to actress Kirstie Alley, athlete Barry Sanders, and billionaires Charles Koch and Phil Ruffin