Chicopee, KS

Kansas

Chicopee is a small town in Kansas with a population of 405. Residents earn $139,423 per year, which is 86% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
405 Population 128/sq mi density
$139,423 Median Income $69,319 per capita
$369,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,423 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$369,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $139,423
86% higher than US avg
Home Value $369,000
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.3%
112% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Chicopee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population405
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,423
Per Capita$69,319
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,158M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$369,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation925 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Libraries7

Is Chicopee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chicopee receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Chicopee stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chicopee is $139,423, which is significantly higher than the national average — 86% above $75,149. This places Chicopee among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chicopee is $369,000, 31% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Chicopee is a highly educated community — 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Chicopee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 9.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Chicopee has a population of 405 with a density of 128 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

405
Total Population
128
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Chicopee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chicopee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chicopee is $139,423, which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Chicopee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$139,423
86% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,319
Avg Weekly Wage$869
IRS Avg AGI$63,070

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,084
County GDP$2,158M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare133
Retail137
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chicopee is $369,000, 31% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,000
31% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Chicopee, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chicopee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access75.9%
Healthcare Facilities133

Crime Rates: Chicopee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Chicopee has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall9.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates37.3834°N, 94.7435°W
County FIPS20037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 71.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.7%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.3%
112% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.80
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density128/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities133
Restaurants101
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

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