Living in Herington, KS

Explore Herington and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,164 Population Dickinson & Morris Counties Counties City Place Type Kansas State
Overall Match7.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Herington at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,164
Median Household Income$70,574
Median Home Value$85,200
Median Gross Rent$945
Median Age41.1
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment0.5%
Work From Home0.8%
Homeownership63.8%
Housing Vacancy19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Herington is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Herington Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Herington and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment5.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Herington

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$85,200
Median Gross Rent$945
Homeownership63.8%
Housing Vacancy19.1%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Herington, KS

Median Household Income$70,574
Unemployment0.5%
Work From Home0.8%
Employment10.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.2/10
Income Strength8.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Herington and how households are structured

Population2,164
Median Age41.1
Average Household Size2.2

Herington is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Herington

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Herington point to hot summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High90.0°F
Average Winter Low16.8°F
Annual Rainfall34.8 in.
Annual Snowfall13.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Herington

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Herington & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Herington spans Dickinson and Morris counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Herington especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Herington shows a population of about 2,164. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Dickinson County and Morris County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Herington with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Herington, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.