Why you'd want to live in Wichita

Wichita, the largest city in Kansas with a population 395,699?, is the county seat of Sedgwick County. Major highways, including the Kansas Turnpike, US 400 and Interstate I-135, link the city with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than one million people within a 100-mile radius. Wichita has evolved into a cultural and entertainment center. The downtown district offers restaurants, retail shops, museums and parks. INTRUST Bank Arena, located in downtown Wichita, features a total potential capacity of over 15,000. Several universities are located in Wichita, the largest being Wichita State University. Wichita State University was founded as Fairmount College in 1895 as a municipal university, and joined the State Board of Regents system in 1964. Friends University and Newman University are also located in Wichita. In July 2011, Wichita, Kansas ranked 8th on the list of the 10 best value cities. In February 2013, Wichita was ranked 23 of 102 major markets for small-business vitality. Commute times are the lowest among the 100 major metropolitan markets. Wichita has also been named the most "Uniquely American" city by Newsmax Magazine, in addition to being designated an "All-American City" four times. via wichita.gov