Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 105 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,282 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 1,760 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 2,204 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,118 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,621 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,543 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,703 ▼ 66% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $804/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,698 |
| Vacant Units | 1,276 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cherokee County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,736 residents. With a median age of 42.5, it is a middle-aged county.
Cherokee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,542 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Cherokee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $95,703 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $804. Homeownership rates are high at 71.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cherokee County are primarily White (85.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Cherokee County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66713 | Baxter Springs | 5,560 | $64,271 | $94,100 | $838 | 4.1% | 27.5% |
| 66725 | Columbus | 5,102 | $52,292 | $106,800 | $796 | 3.4% | 36.0% |
| 66739 | Galena | 5,240 | $47,900 | $83,300 | $757 | 4.0% | 30.3% |
| 66770 | Riverton | 860 | $85,750 | $131,500 | $668 | 2.1% | 35.4% |
| 66773 | Scammon | 654 | $60,000 | $74,100 | $585 | 3.5% | 25.7% |
| 66781 | Weir | 1,155 | $55,625 | $104,500 | $1,044 | 2.4% | 27.1% |
| 66782 | West Mineral | 165 | $42,500 | $38,000 | $1,300 | 0.0% | 12.9% |