St- Mark Church 2012-09-15 17-26-27, 2012
Colwich’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 212 in 1890, 1,455 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 7 maps from 1889 on.
- 1885Colwich is settled
ColwichKS
A town of 1,445, settled in 1885.
Population
1,445
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Typical home
$314K
+3.3% in a year
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
729
Balanced
Is Colwich a good place to live?
The best of Colwich’s subject grades are an A for schools and incomes and an A− for health; the weakest is a C for walkability. Only 30 of Kansas’ 373 towns score higher on incomes. Colwich has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Colwich stand out
Where Colwich beats most towns.
Small town
1,445 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Colwich grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kansas), ordered by how far Colwich is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 92% of Kansas districts on tests and graduationAOpen →Jobs & income$88K median household incomeAOpen →HealthVia Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa 4.2 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.5 of 20; 1.3% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksB−Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life8.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Colwich: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colwich, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Colwich water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Colwich’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSedgwick County Election CommissionerSedgwick County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code6703067030 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Colwich.
HealthA−
Colwich is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Colwich beats the Kansas average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 72% of adults had a checkup this year in Colwich, below both the Kansas town median (77%) and the median of U.S. towns (79%). 19% of Colwich adults binge drink.
83%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Colwich | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 77% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
13 better16 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Colwich | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 13% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults with depression | 24.2% | 20.8% |
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa
4.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B−
Colwich’s typical home value is about $314K
The typical Colwich home is worth about $314,000, up 3.3% in a year, 27% above the Kansas typical home. Colwich’s median rent is $1,294 a month, above Kansas’ towns ($975 a month) and close to U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$314KZillow home value
| Colwich | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,294 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Colwich$314K
Kansas$246K
+3.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Colwich
Colwich has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Colwich is 93°F.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–46°
Spring44–68°
Summer67–90°
Fall46–70°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Kansas overall
Children under 18 are 31% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (36% statewide). Colwich’s median age is 32.7 years. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
32.7median age · KS 37.4
| Colwich | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 18% |
ColwichKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school27%
Some college26%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Colwich | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.3% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.4% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.6% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.9% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
A smaller share of residents in Colwich live below the poverty line than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
1.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Colwich. Jobs based in Colwich grew to 729 in 2023, 417 more than in 2013. 3.8% of working residents work locally in Colwich.
4%work in town
| Colwich | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Colwich4%
Wichita50%
Maize5%
Andale5%
Waco Township5%
13 mi
median commute distance
729
jobs based in Colwich
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 33% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Colwich
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Colwich.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
paid flood claims since 1998
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Colwich. Close and well known come first.
29 mi MuseumKansas Cosmosphere and Space Center150K visitors a year
8 mi Zoo & aquariumSedgwick County Zoo8 mi Zoo & aquariumTanganyika Wildlife Park
12 mi MuseumExploration Place
18 mi MuseumKansas Aviation Museum
12 mi MuseumWichita Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Patrick Pelletier (Ppelleti (talk)), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sedgwick County Zoo: Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Exploration Place: 04stx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kansas Aviation Museum: David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wichita Art Museum: FUBAR007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Colwich
17pages on Colwich
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Colwich
Newman UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wichita11.5 mi$35,500 tuitionFriends UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wichita11.7 mi$34,192 tuitionWichita State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Wichita14 mi$9,684 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Colwich residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kansas.
About Colwich
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Colwich is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, located northwest of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,455.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1885
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,385 ft
- ZIP code
- 67030
- Area code
- 316
Questions about Colwich
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Colwich, KS expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($70,655 across the Wichita, KS metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.