Chetopa, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
995 Population 732/sq mi density
$22,614 Median Income $20,333 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $70,093 Zillow
$530 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$22,614 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $530/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chetopa, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,614
70% below
$20,333 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
78% below
Zillow: $70,093
Median Rent
$530/mo
54% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Chetopa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
22%
Rent
46%
Poverty
315%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chetopa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chetopa residents earn a median household income of $22,614 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,333. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chetopa is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,093. Median rent is $530/month, with 41.7% 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 1957.

Education

13.0% of adults in Chetopa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chetopa has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population995
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,614
Per Capita$20,333
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$530
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$70,093
Housing Units508
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation827 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Chetopa was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.