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Caldwell, KS
City in Sumner County, Kansas.
Population
976
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
903
ZIP codes
0
Caldwell and its ZIP codes
Caldwell at a glance
- Caldwell is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,286, 40% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,600 (65% below Kansas) and median rent is $371 a month.
Local data for Caldwell, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caldwell, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,286
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$75,600
Median rent
$371/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (129), Mexican Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Caldwell.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,105
6,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,234 per person
How people get to work
Caldwell, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caldwell, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,068
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caldwell, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Caldwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Renfrow, OKTown | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| HunnewellCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| South HavenCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Bluff CityCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MilanCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Deer Creek, OKTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MayfieldCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Braman, OKTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Medford, OKCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Nardin, OKCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| ArgoniaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Wakita, OKTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| WellingtonCity | 20 mi | 7.6 |
| DanvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Manchester, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Blackwell, OKCity | 24 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caldwell, KS in?
- Caldwell is in Sumner County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Caldwell, KS?
- About 976 people live in Caldwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caldwell?
- Nearby places include Renfrow, OK (7.9 mi), Hunnewell (11 mi), South Haven (12 mi), Bluff City (15 mi), Milan (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023