At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$32,343 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $164,676
Median Rent
$790/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Chambers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chambers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chambers a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chambers residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,343. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chambers is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,676. Median rent is $790/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
33.2% of adults in Chambers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chambers has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$32,343
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$913M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$790
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$164,676
Housing Units222
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
Elevation2,122 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Chambers was built in 1958.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.