Colwich, Kansas
City · Population 1,454 · #145 in Kansas
About Colwich
Colwich, KS is a small town located in southern Kansas with an estimated population of 1,454.
Colwich holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,093 residents per square mile.
📰 Colwich News Today
- Kevin Thomas Brasser Obituary (2026) - Colwich, KS - Wulf-Ast Mortuary - Colwich Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Colwich community reacts to whirlwind rodeo plans KSN.com · Jul 30
- Colwich rodeo permanently canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ KSN.com · Jul 28
- His grandparents ran a well-known Kansas restaurant for decades. Now, it’s his turn. Wichita Eagle · Jun 23
- Linus A Pfannenstiel Obituary | Wulf-Ast Mortuary | Colwich, KS Tribute Archive · Jul 22
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What Makes Colwich Unique
- The only place in America named Colwich — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Colwich
- Colwich Elem
- St. Marks School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,454
Rank in state#145 of 626
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates37.7818, -97.5363