Valley Center township, Kansas
Valley Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Valley Center township is a geographic entity located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,036. The land area covers 36.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,036 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,948 | ±226 | 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 | 1,998 | ±224 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,948 | ±226 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $217,200 | ±$31,319 |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | ±$456 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,000 | ±$18,928 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,529 | ±$4,142 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 297 | ±192 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,164 | ±220 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±6.4% |
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 VALLEY CENTER
GUS Population: 4,907 (2024)
ID: 104987
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 57, VALLEY CENTER KS 67147-0057
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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 Valley Center | PK-03 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | 06-12 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | 09-12 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | 04-05 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | 06-08 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | KG-03 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Valley Center | KG-03 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | WICHITA, 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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Eric Fisher Academy
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College Vocational | 11.7 mi away | 6727 W Central, Wichita, KS, 67212 |
3164405555
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SEDGWICK/LILLIAN TEAR
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 511 N. COMMERCIAL, SEDGWICK, KS, 67135 |
(316) 772-5727
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Wichita State University
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College | 12.5 mi away | 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260-0124 |
3169783456
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VALLEY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 314 E. CLAY ST., VALLEY CENTER, KS, 67147 |
(316) 755-7350
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Crave Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 3804 W Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67203 |
3169435516
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PARK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 2107 E. 61ST ST. N., PARK CITY, KS, 67219 |
(316) 744-6318
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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita
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College | 13.1 mi away | 600 S Tyler Road, Wichita, KS, 67209 |
3165307770
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COLWICH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 432 W COLWICH, COLWICH, KS, 67030 |
(316) 796-1521
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Friends University
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College | 13.2 mi away | 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS, 67213 |
3162955000
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EVERGREEN
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 2601 N. ARKANSAS, WICHITA, KS, 67204 |
(316) 303-8181
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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 NEWTON, KS US, located 11.9 miles from Valley Center township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 20.3° | 31.0° | 0.80" | 2.1" |
| February | 46.6° | 23.8° | 35.2° | 1.25" | 1.3" |
| March | 57.3° | 33.1° | 45.2° | 2.38" | 1.2" |
| April | 66.9° | 42.9° | 54.9° | 2.92" | 0.3" |
| May | 76.3° | 54.7° | 65.5° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.0° | 65.0° | 76.0° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.0° | 69.8° | 80.9° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.3° | 67.6° | 79.0° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.5° | 59.0° | 70.7° | 2.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.7° | 45.7° | 57.7° | 2.64" | 0.1" |
| November | 55.7° | 33.2° | 44.4° | 1.65" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.9° | 23.9° | 33.9° | 1.16" | 3.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Valley Center city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Bentley city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Maize city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Park City city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Colwich city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2017373275. • 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.