Baxter Springs
City in Cherokee County, Kansas

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.
- 3,888residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,235 / sq mipopulation density
- 66713ZIP code
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 had 3,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,235 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baxter Springs at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0200° N, 94.7350° W |
| ZIP code | 66713 |
| Official website | baxtersprings.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2004625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baxter Springs
- Lowell2.8 mi NE
- Riverton4.0 mi N
- Quapaw, OK5.6 mi SW
- Galena6.7 mi NE
- Peoria, OK8.1 mi SE
- Loma Linda, MO8.3 mi E
- Commerce, OK9.1 mi SW
- Crestline10.5 mi N
- North Miami, OK10.6 mi SW
- Grand Falls Plaza, MO10.9 mi E
- Shoal Creek Drive, MO11.8 mi E
- Miami, OK11.8 mi SW
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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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