Kansas
Chase is a small town in Kansas with a population of 447. Residents earn $57,143 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chase receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chase offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chase is $57,143, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chase is $80,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Chase enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,143 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,844 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,022 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 356 |
| County GDP | $949M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $80,100 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $71,271 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $712 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,184 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.0 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 29.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3553°N, 98.3487°W |
| County FIPS | 20159 |
Winner: Republican by 56.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.07 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,596/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |