Chautauqua, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
108 Population 257/sq mi density
$46,300 Home Value $42,548 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chautauqua, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$46,300
84% below
Zillow: $42,548
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Chautauqua Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
16%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chautauqua a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chautauqua is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,548. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

5.6% of adults in Chautauqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chautauqua has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female77% / 23%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans18.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,246
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$101M
Avg Weekly Wage$689

Housing

Home Value$46,300
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$42,548
Housing Units43
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chautauqua was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.