Clearwater, Kansas
Clearwater is a city of 2,716 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas, founded in 1870.
Why visit Clearwater
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Clearwater
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clearwater
Clearwater is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,653.
From the Wikipedia article Clearwater, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes1
The Cornerstone of Clearwater
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
800 East Ross Avenue, Clearwater
Mo-Tu, Th 11:00-20:00; We 11:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
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.
From the History section of Clearwater, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Clearwater
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 1.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 2.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 1.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 1.3 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Haysville 3Se (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sedgwick County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-02-01: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Haysville 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Derby 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Wichita 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Cheney 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Andover 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Bel Aire 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Augusta 31 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Winfield 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Newton 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Arkansas City 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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