Caldwell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,091 Population 1,010/sq mi density
$40,729 Median Income $26,345 per capita
$69,900 Home Value $89,092 Zillow
$478 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,729 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,900 home value, $478/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Caldwell, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,729
46% below
$26,345 per capita
Home Value
$69,900
75% below
Zillow: $89,092
Median Rent
$478/mo
59% below
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Caldwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Caldwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
25%
Rent
41%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caldwell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Caldwell residents earn a median household income of $40,729 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,345. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caldwell is $69,900 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,092. Median rent is $478/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

23.7% of adults in Caldwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caldwell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,091
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,010/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,729
Per Capita$26,345
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,900
Rent$478
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$89,092
Housing Units565
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Caldwell was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.