Baxter Springs City, KS
Living in Baxter Springs City
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute85
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports20
Hospitals58
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation-311 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$69kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$461Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baxter Springs City
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Baxter Springs City
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baxter Springs City
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding85
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baxter Springs City, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baxter Springs City, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
9 miles, E
St Peters Middle School
13 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
13 miles, E
Church Alive Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Baxter Springs City, KS
Ozark Christian College
14 miles, NE
Missouri Southern State University
16 miles, E
Pittsburg State University
26 miles, N
John Brown University
58 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baxter Springs City, KS
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
7 miles, NE
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
12 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Columbus
12 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Baxter Springs City, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
16 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
56 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
76 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
86 miles, SW