Wichita is located in South Central Kansas on the Arkansas River, and is the county seat of Sedgwick County.  Also known as the “Air Capital of the World”, it is the largest city in Kansas, as well as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. In July of 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Wichita ninth on its list of the 10 big cities to live in the United States. According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Wichita-based aircraft companies produced seven out of every 10 planes delivered in the first six months of 1998, representing 59 percent of total billings! These numbers do not include commercial jetliners.  The city is home to five major aircraft manufacturing companies; Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna and Raytheon  and McConnell Air Force Base.

Over the course of a year, temperatures range from an average low of about 20°F in January to an average high of nearly 93°F in July. The maximum temperature reaches 90°F an average of 64 days per year and reaches 100°F an average of 14 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below 32°F an average of 108 days per year. Typically the first fall freeze occurs between the second week of October and mid-November, and the last spring freeze occurs between the end of March and the final week of April.  The area receives over 30 inches of precipitation during an average year with the largest share being received in May and June. During a typical year the total amount of precipitation may be anywhere from 22 to 40 inches. There are on average 88 days of measurable precipitation per year. Winter snowfall averages almost 17 inches.

Wichita is a vibrant community with an active arts scene and diverse cultural and culinary experiences. The city has wonderful schools, great weather and some of friendliest people you’ll find around.

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