Cawker City
City in Mitchell County, Kansas

Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, with 457 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,496 ft (456 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Downs, 6.1 miles W.
- 457residents (2020 Census)
- 1,496 ftelevation · 456 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 454 / sq mipopulation density
- 67430ZIP code
About Cawker City
Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 457. The city is located along the north shore of Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park. It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world.
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Living in Cawker City
- Median household income
- $45,250
- Median home value
- $90,800
- Median rent
- $583/mo
- Median age
- 56
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Cawker City had 457 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 457 |
|---|---|
| Density | 454 per sq mi (175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cawker City at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Mitchell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 457 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5095° N, 98.4331° W |
| ZIP code | 67430 |
| Official website | cawkercitykansas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2011175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cawker City
- Downs6.1 mi W
- Glen Elder6.8 mi E
- Ionia11.6 mi NE
- Tipton11.9 mi S
- Portis14.3 mi W
- Osborne15.0 mi W
- Beloit17.6 mi E
- Jewell18.7 mi NE
- Hunter19.1 mi S
- Esbon21.6 mi N
- Lebanon21.8 mi N
- Randall22.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cawker City
What county is Cawker City in?
Cawker City is in Mitchell County, Kansas.
What is the population of Cawker City, KS?
457 people lived in Cawker City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cawker City, KS?
The ZIP code of Cawker City is 67430.
What is the elevation of Cawker City?
1,496 feet (456 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cawker City?
Downs (6.1 mi), Glen Elder (6.8 mi), Ionia (11.6 mi), Tipton (11.9 mi), Portis (14.3 mi).
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