Cherokee, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
692
Population
961/sq mi density
$47,778
Median Income
$21,852 per capita
$81,800
Home Value
$103,539 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,778 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $754/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$81,800
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
340
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$81,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$103,539
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
22.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$664/mo
1 Bedroom
$668/mo
2 Bedroom
$877/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
Census median rent:
$754/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $81,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $103,539 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $754 |
| FMR Studio | $664 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $668 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $877 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,161 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 340 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 36.4% |