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Cherokee, Kansas

city · Crawford County

At a glance

699
Population
$85,300
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$104,909
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$725/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$56,154
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates93.2%
College graduates18.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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