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Clearwater, KS
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Population
2,716
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Clearwater and its ZIP codes
Clearwater at a glance
- Clearwater is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 99th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $83,879, 13% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,200 and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Clearwater, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clearwater, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,879
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (663), Irish Americans (296), Scottish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sedgwick County. PPP loans are for Clearwater.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,114
265,869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.41B
FY 2026, $6,519 per person
How people get to work
Clearwater, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clearwater, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
2,623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
850
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clearwater, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Clearwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeckCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ViolaCity | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HaysvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Conway SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GoddardCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Oaklawn-SunviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WichitaCity | 14 mi | 165.1 |
| MulvaneCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| DerbyCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden PlainCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| McConnell AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| St. MarksCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| MayfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WellingtonCity | 17 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clearwater, KS in?
- Clearwater is in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Clearwater, KS?
- About 2,716 people live in Clearwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clearwater?
- Nearby places include Peck (7.4 mi), Viola (8.2 mi), Haysville (8.9 mi), Conway Springs (11 mi), Goddard (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023