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Chautauqua, Kansas

city · Chautauqua County

At a glance

91
Population
$57,500
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$84,331
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
22.2 min
Average commute
80%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
9.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates8.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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