Chaffee, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Chaffee, MO
At a Glance
How Chaffee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chaffee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chaffee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chaffee residents earn a median household income of $41,024 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,213. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chaffee is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,620. Median rent is $713/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Chaffee reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,492/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Chaffee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chaffee has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.