What is the population of Clearwater, Kansas?

Clearwater has a population of approximately 2,716 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Clearwater, Kansas located?

Clearwater is located in Kansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.5100°, -97.4975°.

What is the median household income in Clearwater?

The median household income in Clearwater is approximately $83,879 based on the most recent open data.

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Clearwater

Total population

2,716

Median home value

$216,200

31.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$83,879

Clearwater$84k

National$74k

Founded

1870

Elevation392 m

Land area4.84 km²

Weather83°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates37.51°, -97.50°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1870

Elevation

392 m

Area

4.84 km²

Official website

www.clearwaterks.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Clearwater is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,653.

History & geography

History

Clearwater was settled in 1870, and platted as a city in 1872. The community was named after the Ninnescah River that runs west and south of it. The name "Ninnescah" comes from the Osage Indian language, where "Ninne" means water and "scah" can mean clear, salt, spring, good, or white water. The first post office in Clearwater was established in 1871, and the name of the post office was officially spelled out Clear Water until 1894. The Chisholm Trail ran along the eastern side of the community from 1867 to 1871.

Geography

Clearwater is located just southwest of Wichita. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.2

Median home value

$216,200

Housing units

950

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

92.9%

Black

0.4%

Asian

2.2%

Hispanic

2.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.5100

Longitude

-97.4975

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

83°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

60°F

Partly Cloudy

Thursday

85°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday Night

64°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday Night

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Clearwater, KS from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.4%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

37.1%

Binge drinking

18.4%

Adult smoking

14.9%

No leisure activity

21.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

43,215

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,761
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
1,387
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
1,367
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,254
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,055
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
1,009
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,005
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
921

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Campus High Haysville
High · Wichita · 1,893 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Haysville Middle School
Middle · Haysville · 761 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Haysville West Middle School
Middle · Haysville · 539 students · 12.5:1 ratio
Rex Elem
Elementary · Haysville · 483 students · 15.1:1 ratio
Nelson Elem
Elementary · Haysville · 464 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Haysville · 463 students · 14:1 ratio
Freeman Elem
Elementary · Haysville · 438 students · 16.2:1 ratio
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
Middle · Clearwater · 412 students · 15.8:1 ratio