Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas
Oaklawn-Sunview is a community of 2,789 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Why visit Oaklawn-Sunview
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include John Mack Bridge, Starlite Drive-In, Administration Building and Chapin Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Oaklawn-Sunview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oaklawn-Sunview
Oaklawn-Sunview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,880. It is located on the south side of Wichita along the west side of K-15 (Southeast Blvd) and 47th Street South intersection.
From the Wikipedia article Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
John Mack Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic road bridge in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Joyland Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks1
Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Kansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.5 mi
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
4870 Washington South
Mo-Su 06:00-00:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1828 East 47th Street South, Wichita
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express Wichita South
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
4860 Laura Street, Wichita
Churches and places of worship6
Harmony Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
4907 South Hydraulic Avenue, Wichita
South Riverside Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
4235 South Hydraulic Avenue, Wichita
Arkansas Valley Christian Church
Church · 1.5 mi
3865 South Hydraulic Avenue, Wichita
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Map of Oaklawn-Sunview
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 1.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 2.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 1.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 1.3 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Haysville 3Se (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sedgwick County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-02-01: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- McConnell AFB 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Derby 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Haysville 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Wichita 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Mulvane 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Andover 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bel Aire 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Clearwater 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Kechi 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Maize 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- KAM snow 1200, David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Mack Bridge, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
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