Colwich, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,616 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,468 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$609 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$946 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
7
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedgwick County
8
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 31
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 3 2 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 9%

Schools

Colwich Elem
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
3 miles, SE 4.1 star
Pray-Woodman Elementary
3 miles, SE 2.8 star
Maize Sr High
3 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Crave Beauty Academy
11 miles, SE 1 star
Newman University
12 miles, SE 2.8 star
Friends University
12 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Via Christi Hospital-Wichita
12 miles, SE 2.3 star
Wesley Medical Center
14 miles, SE 5 star
Kansas Heart Hospital
17 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
70 miles, N 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
105 miles, NE 1 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
115 miles, S 1 star