Quality of Life and Culture in Cherokee, KS

Overview

Cherokee is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 679. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Cherokee has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 22.2 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Cherokee, KS

Employment and Income	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,365	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$48,750	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	12.2%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
Median Age	32.8	43.0	42.3

Gender	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
Male	57.4%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	42.6%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
White	94.4%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.6%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$58,300	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$450	$518	$801
Family Households	49.5%	49.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	20.7%	20.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	73.0%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	27.0%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Cherokee	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	2.4%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	40.6%	40.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.6%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.9%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	16.6%	13.1%	15.0%