Cost of living in Cherokee County, KS
Population 19,236 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cherokee County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cherokee County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cherokee County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cherokee County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cherokee County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Cherokee County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Cherokee County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cherokee County
What it costs to live in Cherokee County each month.
- Rent $665
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $428
- State tax $134
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $624
- State tax $239
- Rent $1,152
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $624
- State tax $239
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cherokee County?
In Cherokee County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,152 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cherokee County?
In Cherokee County, KS, the average household income is $58,274 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,228 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cherokee County?
The estimated cost of living in Cherokee County, KS is approximately $2,587 per month for a single person, $3,836 for a couple, $6,242 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cherokee County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cherokee County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Cherokee County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cherokee County, KS would need approximately $2,587 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,274 per year ($4,856 per month). Cherokee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Cherokee County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cherokee County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cherokee County?
The average home value in Cherokee County, KS is $99,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,219, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cherokee County compare to other areas?
You can compare Cherokee County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cherokee County is in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP