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Cawker City, KS


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Cawker City, Kansas

Cawker City, Kansas, in Mitchell county, is 129 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 139 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 521 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cawker City

In Cawker City, about 59% of adults are married. In Cawker City, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cawker City had a median family income of $30,769. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Cawker City.

Cawker City Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Cawker City is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Cawker City is known in Kansas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Cawker City, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cawker City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCawker City Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cawker City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cawker City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cawker City, KS

Comparing Cawker City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built35
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