Median Income
$63,500
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$229,800
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Chance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population218
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$43,146
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+77.1%
School Score5.85
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Libraries3
Is Chance a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chance receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Chance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chance is $63,500, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chance is $229,800, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Chance enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Chance has a population of 218 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.5%), with 12.4% Black.
Population
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.0% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
The median household income in Chance is $63,500, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,500 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,146 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,119 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,924 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
| County GDP | $1,231M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,126 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
The median home value in Chance is $229,800, 18% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $229,800 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,126 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.36% |
In Chance, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 28.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Chance vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,152/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 9.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
Crime Rates: Chance vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Chance has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1780°N, 75.9388°W |
| County FIPS | 24039 |