Cawker City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County
Cawker City, KS
At a Glance
How Cawker City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cawker City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cawker City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cawker City residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,394. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cawker City is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,981. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.2% 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 1962.
Education
21.1% of adults in Cawker City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cawker City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.