The Town FilesCherokee County, Kansas
19,151 people. The median home is worth $100,100 (typical Kansas town: $128,200) and the median household earns $57,668.
Towns in Cherokee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,888 | $92,900 | $51,404 | 40.2 |
| Columbus | 2,929 | $94,100 | $37,961 | 38.5 |
| Galena | 2,761 | $78,500 | $49,006 | 46.6 |
People and housing
| Cherokee County | Typical Kansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,100 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $799 | $815 |
| Median household income | $57,668 | $63,857 |
| Median age | 42.2 | 38.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
5,829 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,667 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 767 storm events in Cherokee County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cherokee County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4926: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4800: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).