At a Glance
Median Income
$57,143
$28,844 per capita
Home Value
$80,100
Zillow: $80,338
Median Rent
$683/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.2% smoking rate
How Chase Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chase's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chase a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chase residents earn a median household income of $57,143 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,844. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chase is $80,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,338. Median rent is $683/month, with 18.0% 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 1960.
Education
11.2% of adults in Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chase has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,596/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$28,844
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,100
Rent$683
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$80,338
Housing Units242
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,719 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chase was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.