Wichita metro, KS relocation guide
Moving to Caldwell, KS
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About Caldwell
Caldwell (2020 population 1,025) is a historic border town in southern Sumner County on the Oklahoma line, about an hour south of Wichita. Founded in 1871 as a Chisholm Trail cattle town — the "Border Queen" — it retains a remarkable collection of 19th-century commercial buildings.
Home prices in Caldwell
Home prices in Caldwell vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Caldwell
- Historic downtown Caldwell
- Chisholm Trail heritage markers and the Border Queen legacy.
- Caldwell's historic opera house / community buildings.
- Bluejays athletics at Caldwell High School.
Commuting from Caldwell
- Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~61 miles / ~78 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via I-35 and US-81).
Caldwell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Caldwell, KS?
Home prices in Caldwell vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Caldwell, KS?
Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~61 miles / ~78 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via I-35 and US-81).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.