About Sedgwick
Sedgwick, KS is a small town located in southern Kansas, home to 1,582 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Sedgwick holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 971 residents per square mile.
📰 Sedgwick News Today
- Suicide attempts at Sedgwick County Jail being reviewed, sheriff’s office says KSN.com · Aug 14
- Sedgwick County investigating inmate suicide attempts KWCH · Aug 14
- Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office reviewing two inmate suicide attempts KAKE · Aug 14
- Kansas kidnapping standoff suspect still at large Great Bend Post · Aug 17
- Sedgwick County denies permits for proposed solar farms outside Wichita Wichita Eagle · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sedgwick Unique
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sedgwick
- Meeting House (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sedgwick Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Sedgwick
- R L Wright Elem
- Sedgwick High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,582
Rank in state#140 of 626
Land area1.63 sq mi
Density971/sq mi
Coordinates37.9181, -97.4202