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Moving to Wellington, Kansas

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Wellington, Kansas is a small city located in the south-central part of the state of Kansas. It was founded in 1879 and has a population of around 8,000 people. The city is situated along the Chisholm Trail, which was once an important route for cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.

The city is known for its friendly community, beautiful scenery, and many outdoor activities. There are several parks located throughout Wellington that offer visitors the opportunity to explore nature trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The Wellington State Park offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating on its lake.

Wellington’s Main Street is filled with unique shops and restaurants that make it a great place to explore or relax. You can find everything from antiques to books to handmade crafts at these shops. During the summer months you can find festivals such as the Cowboy Days Festival or the Wellington Art Festival which showcase local artisans’ work.

The school district in Wellington consists of two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school which serves students from grades K-12. The schools have an excellent reputation for academic excellence as well as athletic achievements with numerous state championships under their belts.

For those who are looking for entertainment outside of sports there are numerous venues throughout town such as movie theaters and bowling alleys. There are also several museums in town such as the Chisholm Trail Museum or the Sumner County Historical Society Museum which offer visitors insight into the history of Wellington and its surrounding area.

Overall Wellington is a great place to visit if you want a small-town feel with plenty of things to do outdoors or indoors depending on your preference; whether it’s visiting parks or shopping downtown there’s something here for everyone.

Population: 8,647. Estimated population in July 2024: 8,098 (-6.3% change)
Males: 4,180 (48.3%), Females: 4,467 (51.7%)

Sumner County

Zip code: 67152

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $35,410
Median house value: $58,900

Population by Race

Races in Wellington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.5%)
  • Hispanic (7.3%)
  • Other race (2.6%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Black (1.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (20.0%), United States (12.0%), Irish (11.8%), English (11.7%), Dutch (3.0%), French (3.0%).

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 5.7 square miles

Map of Wellington, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Wellington

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wellington city

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +98 (+1.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Wellington:

  • SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (1323 NORTH A STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Wellington:

  • SUMNER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 (about 21 miles; CALDWELL, KS)
  • WILLIAM NEWTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; WINFIELD, KS)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL KS REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 30 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Wellington:

  • WICHITA MID-CONTINENT (about 26 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: ICT)
  • MC CONNELL AFB (about 26 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: IAB)
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 63 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Abbreviation: HUT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Wellington:

  • WELLINGTON MUNI (about 4 miles; WELLINGTON, KS; Abbreviation: EGT)
  • CALDWELL MUNI (about 21 miles; CALDWELL, KS; Abbreviation: 01K)
  • OXFORD MUNI (about 22 miles; OXFORD, KS; Abbreviation: 55K)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wellington:

  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,392)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; EL DORADO, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,250)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 86 miles; STILLWATER, OK; Full-time enrollment: 16,937)
  • LANGSTON UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; LANGSTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,324)

Schools

Public high school in Wellington:

  • WELLINGTON HIGH (Students: 419; Location: 605 NORTH A; Grades: 10 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Wellington:

  • WELLINGTON JR HIGH (Students: 427; Location: 311 NORTH A; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • LINCOLN ELEM (Students: 230; Location: 104 SOUTH F; Grades: KG – 05)
  • EISENHOWER ELEM (Students: 224; Location: 924 N PLUM; Grades: KG – 05)
  • KENNEDY ELEM (Students: 215; Location: 501 N WOODLAWN; Grades: KG – 05)
  • WASHINGTON ELEM (Students: 132; Location: 1100 N WASHINGTON; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ROOSEVELT ELEM (Students: 128; Location: 201 NORTH B; Grades: 06 – 06)

Libraries

Library in Wellington:

  • WELLINGTON PUBLIC (Operating income: $198,502; Location: 121 WEST 7TH; 41,443 books; 715 audio materials; 307 video materials; 124 serial subscriptions)

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