Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Caldwell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,091. Residents earn $40,729 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Caldwell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Caldwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Caldwell is $40,729, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Caldwell is $69,900, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Caldwell enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,729 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,345 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,817 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 640 |
| County GDP | $878M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,670 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.25% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $69,900 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $81,267 |
| Census Median Rent | $478 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,670 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.25% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0349°N, 97.6088°W |
| County FIPS | 20191 |
Winner: Republican by 50.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |