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Herington, KS
City in Morris County, Kansas.
Population
2,164
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Herington and its ZIP codes
Herington at a glance
- Herington is about 12 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 117th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $70,574, 5% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,200 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Herington, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Herington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,574
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$85,200
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (767), Irish Americans (424), Puerto Ricans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Herington.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,716
1,588 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,467
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $9,139 per person
How people get to work
Herington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Herington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Superfund sites
1
1 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Herington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LatimerCity | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| White CityCity | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| WilseyCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkervilleCity | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BurdickCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| WoodbineCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Lost SpringsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HopeCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DwightCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RamonaCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LincolnvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Council GroveCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Alta VistaCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| PilsenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| TampaCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herington, KS in?
- Herington is in Morris County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Herington, KS?
- About 2,164 people live in Herington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herington?
- Nearby places include Latimer (3.7 mi), White City (7.2 mi), Wilsey (8.1 mi), Parkerville (8.7 mi), Burdick (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023