About Caldwell
Set in the southern part of Kansas, Caldwell is a small town counting 1,000 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Caldwell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 926 residents per square mile.
📰 Caldwell News Today
- Jeff Caldwell ESPN · Apr 29
- Obituary information for Lynnette G. (Larkins) Caldwell Ryan Mortuary · Jul 19
- KCK man dies after medical event during arrest in Buchanan County, Missouri KSHB 41 Kansas City · May 29
- Kansas City Chiefs insider names UDFA WR Jeff Caldwell as under-the-radar rookie sleeper to watch during training camp A to Z Sports · Jun 22
- Kent W. Atkinson Obituary Jun 8, 2026 Elliott Mortuary & Crematory · Jun 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Caldwell Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Caldwell — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Caldwell
- Mi Pueblito — mexican
- Red Barn Family Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Caldwell Historical Museum · Museum
- Creative Vibes Art Studio · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Caldwell
- Caldwell Elem
- Caldwell Secondary School
- Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail eLea
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Caldwell Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,000
Rank in state#193 of 626
Land area1.08 sq mi
Density926/sq mi
Coordinates37.0349, -97.6088