Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
Living in Cherokee USD 247
Bikeability9
Walkability32
Commute57
Public Transit9
Affordability98
Public Safety83
Airports25
Hospitals59
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation-302 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office14%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$386Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas53%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee USD 247
United States45
Kansas56
Crawford County19
Property Crime in Cherokee USD 247
United States48
Kansas58
Crawford County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 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 | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee USD 247
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding85
Tornado31
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
14 miles, E
Countryside Christian School
16 miles, E
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
29 miles, SE
St Peters Middle School
30 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
Pittsburg State University
14 miles, E
Ozark Christian College
30 miles, SE
Missouri Southern State University
32 miles, SE
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
71 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
Girard Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital Columbus
14 miles, SE
Sedan City Hospital
15 miles, SW
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
15 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cherokee Unified School District 247, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
29 miles, SE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
82 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
86 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
95 miles, SW