Kansas
Chetopa is a small town in Kansas with a population of 995. Residents earn $22,614 per year, which is 70% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chetopa receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chetopa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chetopa is $22,614, 70% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 39.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chetopa is $63,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Chetopa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $22,614 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,333 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,716 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 39.1% |
| 215% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 498 |
| County GDP | $1,082M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 76 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.59% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $63,300 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $61,107 |
| $/Sq Ft | $10 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $530 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.59% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,132/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0374°N, 95.0922°W |
| County FIPS | 20099 |
Winner: Republican by 38.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |