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Chanute, Kansas

city · Neosho County

At a glance

8,598
Population
$78,000
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$98,171
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$717/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$50,882
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
12.7 min
Average commute
87.1%
Homes with broadband
74.84%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost54% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Neosho County Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college45 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates21.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Chanute Regional Development Authority (CRDA)
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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