The Town FilesColwich, Kansas
City in Sedgwick County · population 1,455 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,500
- Household income
- $88,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 32.7
Colwich is a city of 1,455 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The median home is worth $221,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 100% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 99% of Kansas towns, more of a college town than 93% of Kansas towns.
How Colwich ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Colwich is worth $221,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $88,295, which is more affordable than 32% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,294 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colwich | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,294 | $815 |
| Median household income | $88,295 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Colwich
| People | Colwich | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.5% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Colwich
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colwich since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 6, 2015 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 301 times; the largest was 7.75 inches on September 15, 2010.
Severe weather in Sedgwick County since 1996
Sedgwick County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| October 20, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4287: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4063: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1860: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County had 264,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,652 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Colwich itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Colwich
2 public schools with 543 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marks School | PK-8 | 323 | 15.4 |
| Colwich Elem | PK-8 | 220 | 14.7 |
Towns near Colwich
- Maize, KS4.2 mi · 5,735 people · home $276,200
- Andale, KS5.0 mi · 941 people · home $253,400
- Bentley, KS7.3 mi · 560 people · home $122,700
- Goddard, KS8.2 mi · 5,084 people · home $242,800
- Mount Hope, KS9.0 mi · 806 people · home $152,200
- Valley Center, KS9.9 mi · 7,340 people · home $227,700
- Garden Plain, KS11.3 mi · 948 people · home $258,300
- Sedgwick, KS11.3 mi · 1,603 people · home $179,400
Colwich questions
Is Colwich, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colwich scores better for retirees than 31% of Kansas towns and quieter than 34%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Colwich?
The median owner-occupied home in Colwich is valued at $221,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,295, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,294 a month.
What is the weather like in Colwich?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Colwich get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colwich since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 6, 2015. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)