ConwayKS
A town of 1,439. Public schools that outperform most of Kansas.
What makes Conway stand out
The 2 things Conway does most differently from other towns.
Conway has shrunk 13.5% since 2010
1,250 people in 2010; 1,439 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Conway’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Conway. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Conway
Most working residents leave Conway for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Wichita (32%), Conway Springs (8%) and Wellington (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Conway has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
Conway’s public schools outperform 63% of Kansas districts
The public schools Conway’s kids attend outperform 63% of Kansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood | PK–5 | 146 | A− |
| St. Joseph Catholic School Private | PK–6 | 109 | |
| Conway Springs Middle School | 6–8 | 89 | C+ |
| Conway Springs High School | 9–12 | 144 | C |
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Conway beats the Kansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Conway | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 13% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 8.1% |
1,439 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.