Herington

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.

 

Herington

Population

Total Population

2,120

Population
Growth Rate

0.40%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

29.600

Housing & Income

Households

962

Total Housing Units

1,308


Owner Occupied

622

Renter Occupied

340

Vacant

346

Median Home Value

$68,404


Average Home Value

$83,909

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.79%

Income Projection

Median Household

$40,407 $45,991


Average Household

$54,621 $62,157


Per Capita

$24,738 $28,383

Workforce

Total Businesses

116

Total Employed

930

Workers 16+

981

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

219

2022 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

171

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

122

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

102

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

79

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

71

Some
High School

68

Graduated
High School

359

Associates
Degree

210

Bachelor's
Degree

157

Graduate
Degree

92

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

548

Non-Resident Commuters

433

Drive Alone

826

Carpooled

70

Public

0

Work At Home

24