At a Glance
Median Income
$88,468
$37,225 per capita
Home Value
$217,600
Zillow: $300,812
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
2,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Colwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colwich a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colwich residents earn a median household income of $88,468 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,225. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colwich is $217,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,812. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 28.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Colwich reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,350/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Colwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colwich has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,616
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,206/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,468
Per Capita$37,225
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,600
Rent$1,264
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$300,812
Housing Units585
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property2,350/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,385 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Colwich was founded in 1885.
The median home in Colwich was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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