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Chapman, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,244 Population 1,338/sq mi density
$72,699 Median Income $47,248 per capita
$193,600 Home Value $239,041 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,699 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,600 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chapman, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,699
3% below
$47,248 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
31% below
Zillow: $239,041
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
32% above
2,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Chapman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
69%
Rent
60%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chapman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chapman residents earn a median household income of $72,699 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,248. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chapman is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,041. Median rent is $693/month, with 26.4% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Chapman reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,276/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Chapman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chapman has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,244
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,699
Per Capita$47,248
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$693
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$239,041
Housing Units532
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent500/100K
Property2,276/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,116 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Chapman was founded in 1868.
The median home in Chapman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.