At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$20,465 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
Zillow: $166,469
Median Rent
$875/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
426/100K
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chatfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chatfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chatfield a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chatfield residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,465. The unemployment rate stands at 20.1% (458% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatfield is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,469. Median rent is $875/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chatfield reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,132/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Chatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$20,465
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$875
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$166,469
Housing Units90
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent426/100K
Property2,132/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Chatfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.