Cherokee County , Kansas
Population: 19,236 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,274 Home $99,400 Rent $801/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,236 residents, Cherokee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Cherokee County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$58,274
Median Income
household
$99,400
Home Value
median
$801/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,274 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,180 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| Median Home Value | $99,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $801/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,236 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.7%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
19.3%
Smoking
32.8%
High Blood Pressure
28.8%
No Physical Activity
23.8%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 53.7 · 54th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
74.33
🌀 Hurricane
26.20
🔥 Wildfire
56.30
❄️ Winter Storm
73.62
🌍 Earthquake
52.16
☀️ Drought
93.16
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