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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 982 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6697°N, 95.4642°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Neosho County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.11 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Chanute has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.2").