The Town FilesMaize, Kansas
City in Sedgwick County · population 5,735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,200
- Household income
- $72,024
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 38.0
Maize is a city of 5,735 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The median home is worth $276,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 75% of Kansas towns.
How Maize ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Maize is worth $276,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $72,024, which is more affordable than 4% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,399 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maize | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,399 | $815 |
| Median household income | $72,024 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2011 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Maize
| People | Maize | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Maize
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maize since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 2004 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 192 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 455 times; the largest was 7.75 inches on September 15, 2010.
Severe weather in Sedgwick County since 1996
Sedgwick County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| October 20, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4287: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4063: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1860: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County had 264,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,652 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Maize itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Maize
7 public schools with 5,069 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | 9-12 | 1,388 | 16.1 |
| Vermillion Elementary School | PK-4 | 910 | 26.8 |
| Maize Middle School | 7-8 | 671 | 13.4 |
| Maize Intermediate School | 5-6 | 644 | 13.4 |
| Maize Central Elementary | K-4 | 545 | 13.6 |
| Pray-Woodman Elementary | K-4 | 491 | 12.3 |
| Maize Elementary | K-4 | 420 | 14.5 |
Towns near Maize
- Valley Center, KS6.4 mi · 7,340 people · home $227,700
- Park City, KS7.7 mi · 8,333 people · home $177,100
- Wichita, KS8.5 mi · 397,532 people · home $190,800
- Goddard, KS9.4 mi · 5,084 people · home $242,800
- Bel Aire, KS11.6 mi · 8,262 people · home $238,100
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS14.5 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
- Haysville, KS15.5 mi · 11,262 people · home $161,800
- Clearwater, KS18.4 mi · 2,653 people · home $216,200
Maize questions
Is Maize, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maize scores better for retirees than 28% of Kansas towns and quieter than 25%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Maize?
The median owner-occupied home in Maize is valued at $276,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,024, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,399 a month.
What is the weather like in Maize?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.7 inches of snow.
Does Maize get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maize since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 2004. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)