Wichita County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Wichita County is a small, rural community in western Kansas known for its agricultural heritage and welcoming residents. The county seat, Leoti, offers important services and is the center of cultural activity in the area. Visitors will find a tranquil pace and a strong sense of community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
2,152
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.48°, -101.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,585
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
60
English
97
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
489 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.