Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Clearwater is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,536. Residents earn $72,266 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clearwater receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Clearwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clearwater is $72,266, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Clearwater is $191,500, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Clearwater is below the national average at 197 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,654 per 100,000, near the national average.
29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Clearwater enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 8.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,266 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,166 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,783 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,427 |
| County GDP | $41,525M |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Healthcare | 1,737 |
| Retail | 1,624 |
| Manufacturing | 494 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $191,500 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,760 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $91 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,002 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Total Violent | 196.9/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 78.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 118.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,653.5/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 354.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,220.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5100°N, 97.4975°W |
| County FIPS | 20173 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Retail Stores | 1,624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |