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Cherokee, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County
Cherokee, KS
At a Glance
How Cherokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $47,778 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,852. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,368. Median rent is $754/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,722/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.