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Chanute, Kansas


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Chanute, Kansas

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

The People and Families of Chanute

In Chanute, about 55% of adults are married.

Chanute has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chanute had a median family income of $36,630.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($220) in Chanute. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chanute Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Chanute is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Chanute, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Chanute than other cities.

Of Note

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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