Cherokee County, KS
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute82
Public Transit10
Affordability99
Public Safety63
Airports20
Hospitals59
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$420Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding87
Tornado31
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
16 miles, SE
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
19 miles, NE
St Peters Middle School
19 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, KS
Pittsburg State University
17 miles, NE
Ozark Christian College
19 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
22 miles, E
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
69 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, KS
Mercy Hospital Columbus
0 miles, NE
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
14 miles, SE
Sedan City Hospital
14 miles, W
Oswego Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
19 miles, E
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
68 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
80 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, SW