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Clearwater, Kansas

city · Sedgwick County

At a glance

2,716
Population
$216,200
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$272,788
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$964/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$83,879
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
21.9 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
99.83%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost21% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates31.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sedgwick County Economic 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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