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.

 

Population

Total Population

2,037

Population
Growth Rate

-0.50%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

30.800

Housing & Income

Households

928

Total Housing Units

1,272


Owner Occupied

605

Renter Occupied

323

Vacant

344

Median Home Value

$81,250


Average Home Value

$101,942

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.91%

Income Projection

Median Household

$53,067 $56,707


Average Household

$70,224 $80,199


Per Capita

$32,019 $36,959

Workforce

Total Businesses

116

Total Employed

946

Workers 16+

962

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

214

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

171

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

122

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

111

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

79

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

71

Some
High School

50

Graduated
High School

405

Associates
Degree

134

Bachelor's
Degree

234

Graduate
Degree

95

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

500

Non-Resident Commuters

458

Drive Alone

805

Carpooled

100

Public

0

Work At Home

22