Baxter Springs

City in Cherokee County, Kansas

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Baxter Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, with 3,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lowell, 2.8 miles NE.

About Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, and located along Spring River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,888.

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Living in Baxter Springs

Median household income
$51,404
Median home value
$92,900
Median rent
$754/mo
Median age
40.2
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Baxter Springs, KS population

Baxter Springs had 3,888 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,888
Density1,235 per sq mi (477 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Baxter Springs at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyCherokee County
TypeCity
Population3,888 (2020)
Land area3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates37.0200° N, 94.7350° W
ZIP code66713
Official websitebaxtersprings.us
Census code (GEOID)2004625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Baxter Springs

What county is Baxter Springs in?

Baxter Springs is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

What is the population of Baxter Springs, KS?

3,888 people lived in Baxter Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Baxter Springs, KS?

The ZIP code of Baxter Springs is 66713.

What is the elevation of Baxter Springs?

843 feet (257 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Baxter Springs?

Lowell (2.8 mi), Riverton (4.0 mi), Quapaw (5.6 mi), Galena (6.7 mi), Peoria (8.1 mi).

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