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Chetopa, KS


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Chetopa, Kansas

Chetopa, Kansas, in Labette county, is 78 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 79 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 1,281 people in the city.

The People and Families of Chetopa

In Chetopa, about 52% of adults are married. In Chetopa, lots of people live on their own.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chetopa had a median family income of $29,338.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($25) in Chetopa. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chetopa Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Chetopa is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Chetopa is known in Kansas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Chetopa, 91% of commuters drive to work. Chetopa is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Chetopa Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chetopa Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chetopa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Chetopa, KS

Comparing Chetopa 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built46
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