Total Population
2,037
Population
Growth Rate
-0.50%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
30.800
Herington offers country living with city amenities. Recognized as one of the safewise.com's top 30 safest cities in Kansas. Herington sits in the Southeast corner of Dickinson County. Served by USD 487, Herington has a new elementary school building and plenty of school spirit. Herington's Main Street is home to many thriving businesses and Herington's Chamber of Commerce is very aggressive. The community has a hospital and other professional health care businesses, such as optometrists, dentists, pharmacies.
Just a few miles west of downtown you'll find Herington Reservoir, where outdoor enthusiats can enjoy a cozy picnic on the banks or jump in the water for a swim.
Herington offers businesses great transportation options as it is located on K77 and Highway 4, as well as having rail service right through town. There are various building site options offered by the Economic Development office, and the town draws from several small nearby communties for a quality work force.
Households
928
Owner Occupied
605
Renter Occupied
323
Vacant
344
Median Household
$53,067 $56,707
Average Household
$70,224 $80,199
Per Capita
$32,019 $36,959
Total Businesses
116
Total Employed
946
Workers 16+
962
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
12
Employed
214
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
171
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
122
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
111
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
7
Employed
79
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
6
Employed
71
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
500
Non-Resident Commuters
458
Drive Alone
805
Carpooled
100
Public
0
Work At Home
22