Rockford township, Kansas
Rockford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rockford township is a geographic entity located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,796. The land area covers 39.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 24,796 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,330 | ±429 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,926 | ±427 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,330 | ±429 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 596 | ±223 |
| Median Home Value | $217,700 | ±$11,548 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,186 | ±$108 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,432 | ±$6,594 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,107 | ±$2,745 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,549 | ±515 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,233 | ±647 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ROCKFORD
GUS Population: 24,782 (2024)
ID: 127196
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
11440 S 116TH ST E, MULVANE KS 67110-9349
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GUS Population: 536,081 (2024)
ID: 164658
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT INTERN
525 N MAIN ST, STE 320, WICHITA KS 67203-3731
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Augusta, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heartland Welding Academy
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 656 North Andover Road, Andover, KS, 67002-9778 |
3167765246
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DERBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 1600 E WALNUT GROVE, DERBY, KS, 67037 |
(316) 788-0760
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Wichita Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 2051 South Meridian, Wichita, KS, 67213-1927 |
3169432241
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MULVANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 408 N. 2ND AVE., MULVANE, KS, 67110 |
(316) 777-1211
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Old Town Barber College
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 1211 E Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67211-1605 |
3162644891202
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ROSE HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 306 N ROSE HILL RD, ROSE HILL, KS, 67133 |
(316) 776-3013
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Galen Health Institutes-Wichita
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College | 12.9 mi away | 551 N. Hillside Street, Suite 410, Wichita, KS, 67214-4923 |
8772237040
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HAYSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 210 S. HAYS AVENUE, HAYSVILLE, KS, 67060 |
(316) 524-5242
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Kansas Health Science University
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College | 13.2 mi away | 217 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202 |
3168663482
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BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 222 W. 5TH, BELLE PLAINE, KS, 67013 |
(620) 488-3431
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAYSVILLE 3SE, KS US, located 5.7 miles from Rockford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.8° | 20.7° | 32.2° | 0.88" | 2.1" |
| February | 48.4° | 24.6° | 36.5° | 1.46" | 2.3" |
| March | 58.6° | 33.9° | 46.3° | 2.52" | 0.5" |
| April | 68.4° | 43.7° | 56.0° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 55.2° | 66.0° | 6.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.1° | 65.2° | 76.1° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.7° | 68.9° | 80.3° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.1° | 67.1° | 78.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.2° | 57.9° | 70.5° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.5° | 44.8° | 58.1° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.4° | 33.2° | 45.3° | 1.79" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.7° | 24.0° | 34.8° | 1.34" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulvane city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Derby city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Rose Hill city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Oaklawn-Sunview CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| McConnell AFB CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Haysville city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2017360675. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.