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Chase, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
447 Population 1,596/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $28,844 per capita
$80,100 Home Value $71,271 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,100 home value, $683/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chase, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,143
24% below
$28,844 per capita
Home Value
$80,100
72% below
Zillow: $71,271
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
28%
Rent
59%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chase a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 2.5% (31% below 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 $71,271. 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.

Safety & Crime

Chase reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.

Data Overview

People

Population447
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,596/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$28,844
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,100
Rent$683
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$71,271
Housing Units242
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.