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Chanute, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,629 Population 1,215/sq mi density
$47,885 Median Income $28,023 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $95,097 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 3,381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,885 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chanute, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,885
36% below
$28,023 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
72% below
Zillow: $95,097
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
39% below
3,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Chanute Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chanute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
28%
Rent
56%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chanute a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chanute residents earn a median household income of $47,885 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,023. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chanute is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,097. Median rent is $653/month, with 34.1% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Chanute reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,381/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Chanute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chanute has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,629
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,885
Per Capita$28,023
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$653
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$95,097
Housing Units4,123
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent233/100K
Property3,381/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation982 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute13 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Chanute was founded in 1873.
The median home in Chanute was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.