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Cherokee County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Cherokee County, Kansas, is a small rural community located in the southeastern corner of the state, known for its rich history tied to mining, Route 66, and friendly, close-knit towns. Visitors enjoy accessible local museums, outdoor adventures, and a glimpse of small-town Americana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
11,658
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.17°, -94.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1157 mm
Internet Speed
392 Mbps
Upload
353 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1035.0
Airport
MIO
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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