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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Caldwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.1").