Caldwell is a small town of 1,007 in Kansas, with a median household income of $47,188
and a 10.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Caldwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Caldwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Caldwell city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Caldwell's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Caldwell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Caldwell, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$606
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Caldwell's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.9 /100k
Property Crime
1475.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Caldwell is served primarily by Caldwell.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Caldwell, KS
National Avg
School District
Caldwell
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Caldwell sees average highs of 46.7°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Caldwell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Caldwell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,500 and median rent is $606/month.
Caldwell's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Caldwell are operated by Caldwell.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Caldwell, KS has a population of 1,007, a median household income of $47,188, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Caldwell averages 46.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Caldwell, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67022.
The population of Caldwell, Kansas is 1,007 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Caldwell: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $61,500, median household income $47,188, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Caldwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
