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Caldwell, Kansas

city · Sumner County

At a glance

976
Population
$75,600
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$88,284
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$371/mo
Median rent
72% below U.S. median
$44,286
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
78%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
8.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost17% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college38 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates27.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sumner County Eco Dev Commission
Sumner County Economic Development Commission provides assistance to new and existing businesses in Sumner County and helps cities with community development projects, retention and expansion, and recruitment; it also offers resources and liaison services for businesses and workforce development.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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