Chanute SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Chanute summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chanute. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chanute is 79 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chanute is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chanute is $96,749.
The median income in Chanute is $50,882.
Chanute's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chanute Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chanute | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chanute, KS Weather
The average high in Chanute is 67.5° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 62.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 10.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chanute |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chanute Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chanute
The current population in Chanute is 8,598. The population has decreased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,598 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,629 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,713 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,737 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 9,044 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 9,102 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 9,119 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,146 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 9,216 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 9,217 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,194 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,175 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,138 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 9,142 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 9,141 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chanute
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Chanute is:
85.5% White with 7,349 White residents.
1.7% African American with 146 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 60 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 290 Two Or More residents.
8.4% Hispanic with 725 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chanute | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chanute
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Chanute is 52.4% female with 4,505 female residents.
Chanute is 47.6% male with 4,092 male residents.
| Gender | Chanute | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chanute for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Chanute completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Chanute completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Chanute completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Chanute completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Chanute completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Chanute completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Chanute completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Chanute completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Chanute completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chanute | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chanute, Kansas
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5.4% of households in Chanute earn Less than $10,000.
7.2% of households in Chanute earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Chanute earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Chanute earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.1% of households in Chanute earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Chanute earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.1% of households in Chanute earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Chanute earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Chanute earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Chanute earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chanute | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
