Baxter Springs, Kansas

Population 4,228

Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County, KS. The population is 4,228, making Baxter Springs the largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 3 public schools in Baxter Springs with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Baxter Springs is low , and there are 26 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Baxter Springs is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Baxter Springs property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Baxter Springs include Lowell, Garden Township and Riverton.

Baxter Springs Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

1.49% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 282
  • Violent Crimes: 154
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 512
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

77.98% Higher than national avg.
  • 26 offenders in Baxter Springs
  • 61.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

24 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 20

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Baxter Springs, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Baxter Springs's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Baxter Springs, KS issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Baxter Springs, KS issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $493
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $917
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,006

Zip Codes

66713

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Environmental Hazards

24 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Baxter Springs, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Baxter Springs, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Baxter Springs, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.83°
  • February 38°
  • March 49.77°
  • April 58.37°
  • May 66.77°
  • June 78.63°
  • July 81.67°
  • August 79.84°
  • September 69.78°
  • October 58.53°
  • November 49.47°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Baxter Springs, KS

Earthquakes
Baxter Springs, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Baxter Springs, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Baxter Springs, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Baxter Springs, KS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Baxter Springs, KS: $40,337

Unemployment

Unemployment in Baxter Springs is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.67%
White Collar - 52.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Baxter Springs, KS

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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