At a Glance
Median Income
$69,213
$34,505 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $113,442
Median Rent
$945/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.3% smoking rate
How Chapin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chapin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chapin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapin residents earn a median household income of $69,213 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,505. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chapin is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,442. Median rent is $945/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
18.4% of adults in Chapin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population618
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,213
Per Capita$34,505
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$945
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$113,442
Housing Units238
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation623 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Chapin was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.