Quality of Life

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Sumner County, located in the South Central part of Kansas, enjoys all four seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer). Daily average temperatures vary from 29.7 degrees in January to 75.6 degrees in July. Annual precipitation averages at 32.3". 


Approximately 159 single family homes are currently available with an average selling cost of $170,000.00. Of the 159 homes on the market, 139 are selling for $150,000 or less, 9 in the $150,00-199,000 range, and 11 over $200,000. The median gross rent is $322.00. 

Approximately 6,000 children are enrolled in the elementary and secondary education facilities with a average graduation rate of 98%. Sumner County is also served locally by several higher education institutions (both technical and degreed) with 12 others within 20-30 miles.Wellington City LakeWellington City Lake  

Recreational opportunities include area parks, golf courses, aquatic centers, hunting areas, and lakes and rivers for boating, camping and fishing. Sumner County is host to numerous local festivals. 

Sumner County is home to two hospitals and benefits from approximately 14 physicians and 12 dentists.  

There are more than 50 churches in Sumner County for all denominations.
 
Sumner County Weather Statistics
 

    Yearly
Average
January
Average
July
Average
Average Temperature °F 56.4 29.7 75.6
Average High Temperature °F 68.4 41 93.6
Average Low Temperature °F 44.4 18.4 68.8
Average Precipitation IN. 32.3 0.9 3.3

30 year average provided by weatherbase.com

 

SCEDC
123 N Jefferson • PO Box 279 • Wellington, KS  67152
p 620-326-8779 • scedc@co.sumner.ks.us

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