At a Glance
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Chance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chance a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Chance reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,605/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Chance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chance has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,943
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$184,582
Housing Units189
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,605/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chance was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.