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Cherokee, KS

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Population
599
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
949 ft
Median Home Value
$85,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$725/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,154
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityPittsburg, Kansas8.3 miles away · 20,569 residents.

About Cherokee

Tucked into southeast Kansas, Cherokee is a quiet Crawford County town with a funny little claim to fame: it was named Cherokee because its 1870s founders genuinely thought they were in neighboring Cherokee County. What began as a busy railroad hub has settled into a relaxed, close-knit community of around 600 people. Today, it offers an easygoing rural lifestyle where neighbors know each other by name and life moves at an unhurried pace.

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For anyone considering a move, Cherokee delivers classic small-town comfort alongside convenient regional access. Families are served by the Southeast USD 247 school district, and local parks give kids plenty of room to play outside. When you need bigger city amenities, Pittsburg is only a quick fifteen-minute drive down the road, putting Pittsburg State University, regional healthcare, shopping, and dining well within reach while keeping your home base peaceful and quiet.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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