Cherokee, KS
Living in Cherokee
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute60
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports28
Hospitals59
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
849Population+251 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$43kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$443Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K57%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee
United States45
Kansas56
Crawford County19
Property Crime in Cherokee
United States48
Kansas58
Crawford County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding79
Tornado25
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee, KS
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, NE
Countryside Christian School
9 miles, NE
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
24 miles, SE
McAuley Catholic High School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee, KS
Pittsburg State University
7 miles, NE
Ozark Christian College
24 miles, SE
Missouri Southern State University
26 miles, SE
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
76 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee, KS
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
8 miles, E
Girard Medical Center
12 miles, N
Mercy Hospital Columbus
12 miles, S
Sedan City Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cherokee, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
22 miles, SE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
79 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
79 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
99 miles, SW