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

2,095

Population
Growth Rate

-0.02%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

32.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

963

Total Housing Units

1,333


Owner Occupied

667

Renter Occupied

296

Vacant

370

Median Home Value

$82,143


Average Home Value

$112,406

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.75%

Income Projection

Median Household

$56,309 $61,202


Average Household

$78,840 $88,660


Per Capita

$36,270 $41,543

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

119

Total Employed

981

Workers 16+

995

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

222

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

173

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

139

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

100

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

72

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

64

Some
High School

54

Graduated
High School

390

Associates
Degree

140

Bachelor's
Degree

246

Graduate
Degree

114

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

455

Non-Resident Commuters

536

Drive Alone

851

Carpooled

66

Public

0

Work At Home

27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13