54 movers in Wichita
"Clayton, Brice and Anthony were my movers. Brice admitted to damaging my 55" TV which cost over $1,000. The company offer to give me $200 and they kept the TV i checked on line and a equivalent value is over $600 even considering the TV was 6 year..."
"Movers were amazing and caring with my move , very fast and efficient I appreciate each and everyone of the 4 gentlemen who helped ! Thank you guys so much again!!!! I would recommend this company to anyone moving!"
"DO NOT use this company unless you want to be ripped off. My family and I will never use a moving company again after this VERY negative experience. I called Always Helpful Movers to set up a time to get a quote. The Owner John came out to do a wa..."
"Mike & his team showed up right on time and did their job very quickly, not to mention professionally. They disassembled some of the furniture upon request & wrapped EVERYTHING carefully & accordingly. I am glad I hired them. I will definitely wor..."
"I had a really good experience overall with Wheatland Van Lines. The crew showed up professional, friendly, and ready to work. You can tell they had experience because they handled everything carefully and stayed organized throughout the entire mo..."
"This company overcharged me for sq.ft. On the truck. Upon delivery many my things were missing or broken. I put in a claim ONE YEAR AGO and nothing! Like I haven’t heard from a single person! When you can, the automatic recording continues to repe..."
"Notice to all the information posting on here is facts from my own investigation and experience but do you own looking to this company your self First I will not recommend this company at all. Now on to my issue with them I have call them to get..."
Thomas Transfer & Storage
"Your driver driving truck 8220101 i will publish his name at a later date if this doesn't get resolved asap!!!! attacked my truck and threatened bodily harm to me and others due to him using the truck to move his girlfriend's stuff in his house on..."
What to know when moving to Wichita, KS
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Kansas, the state annual rate for property crime is 1,802.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 16.5 percent higher than the national average of 1,546.9 per 100,000. However, property crime has decreased by 17.1 percent from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 441.9 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325.3 per 100,000, with a 1.5 percent decline since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,802.5 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 1,546.9 per 100,000, showing a 17.1 percent decrease since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 12.2 percent since 2022, currently at 4.3 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
Wichita has access to a total of 14 postsecondary institutions, primarily within Sedgwick County. Notable schools include:
- Wichita State University
- Friends University
- Newman University
- Galen Health Institutes-Wichita
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Sedgwick County receives an average of 45.6 inches of precipitation annually, with about 98 rainy days. Summer sees around 20.1 inches of rain across 32 days, while winter is relatively dry, with only 2.6 inches of precipitation over 8 days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Sedgwick County Park - 4.6 (3,432 reviews)
- O J Watson Park - 4.4 (2,625 reviews)
- Old Cowtown Museum - 4.7 (2,248 reviews)
- Cental Riverside Park - 4.5 (2,140 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)