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Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Baldwin City is a charming small town in eastern Kansas, known for its historic character, community-centered festivals, and proximity to Lawrence and greater Kansas City. The city offers a relaxed pace of life, thriving local institutions, and is home to the oldest university in Kansas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
4,826
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.78°, -95.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-23.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
997 mm
Internet Speed
233 Mbps
Upload
171 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
615.0
Airport
JCI
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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