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Cawker City, KS

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Population
444
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,493 ft
Median Home Value
$90,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$583/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityHays, Kansas64 miles away · 21,258 residents.

About Cawker City

Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 457 residents. The city is located along the north shore of Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park. Cawker City is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world. Largest community rolled ball of twine. The district elementary school is Lakeside Elementary school in Cawker City. In Cawker City, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Cawker City, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Cawker City was founded in 1870.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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