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Chanute, Kansas

Introduction to Chanute, Kansas

Chanute, Kansas, in Neosho county, is located 90 miles SW of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and is 102 miles E of Wichita, Kansas. There are approximately 9,411 residents the city.

Chanute History

People began to settle in Chanute in around 1856. The town grew after the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad (LL&G) arrived in the late 1850s. The City of Chanute was incorporated on January 1, 1873. By 1887 it had rain elevators, flour mills, banks and natural gas. Electric utility was established in Chanute by 1903. The city was named in honor of Octave Chanute, the Chief Engineer of the LL&G Railroad.

Chanute and nearby Attractions

  • Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum
  • Norman Number 1 Oil Well and Museum
  • Cross Timbers State Park
  • Mine Creek Battlefield
  • Egeskov Castle
  • Chanute Art Gallery

Things To Do In Chanute

The Egeskov Castle is a beautiful Renaissance water castle. At the Fort Scott National Historic Site you can see around 20 historic structures. You can also check out the Chanute Art Gallery. The Elk City State Park has the facilities for camping and hiking. The city has quite a few churches like the Church of Christ and the Church of Nazarene. Chanute also hosts the festivals of Artist Alley and Mexican Fiesta every year. It also celebrates the annual Osa Johnson Safari Days in the month of April.

Chanute Transportation

Air transport facilities are available from Tulsa International Airport.

Chanute Higher Education

Neosho County Community College, Pittsburg State University, Emporia State University, Emporia State University, and other universities and colleges provide opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

Chanute strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyChanute Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Chanute Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Chanute Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chanute, KS

Comparing Chanute to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime42

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