Baxter Springs, Kansas
Baxter Springs is a city of 3,855 people in Cherokee County, Kansas.
Why visit Baxter Springs
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rainbow Bridge, The Ritz, Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station and Johnston Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Baxter Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
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.
From the Wikipedia article Baxter Springs, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Rainbow Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Through arch bridge in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Petrol station in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Johnston Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Library in Baxter Springs, Kansas
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Rial A. Niles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Oriental Garden
Restaurant · Chinese, Asian
1910 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-02:00
Bricks & Brews Woodfire Grill & Pub
Bar and pub
1531 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
1834 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare4
Map of Baxter Springs
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 1.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 2.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cherokee County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami Municipal Airport (MIO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Commerce 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Miami 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Joplin 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Webb City 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Neosho 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Carthage 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Pittsburg 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Grove 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Vinita 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Bella Vista 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station, Vanessa Ezekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainbow Curve Bridge 2006-07-03, Photo by Michael Overton ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rial A. Niles House, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnston Library, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Galena (47762683322), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
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