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Clearwater, Kansas


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Clearwater, Kansas

Clearwater, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is 16 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. The people of the city are in the Wichita metropolitan area. Clearwater has a population of 2,178.

The People and Families of Clearwater

In Clearwater, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Clearwater. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Clearwater is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clearwater had a median family income of $53,816. Clearwater is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Clearwater isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clearwater residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clearwater Housing

In Clearwater, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Kansas, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Clearwater, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clearwater Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Clearwater People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Clearwater Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Clearwater Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Clearwater, KS

Comparing Clearwater 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime67
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