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Chanute, KS

Founded 1873Neosho CountyElev. 292 m
Population
8,629
Median home
$77,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Chanute

With about 8,629 residents, Chanute is one of Kansas's notable places. Chanute was founded in 1873 and sits in Neosho County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $47,885. Homes carry a median value of $77,900, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.1%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,629
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$47,885
Per-capita income
$28,023
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
12.5 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Black1.3%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office26.3%
Management, business, science & arts26.2%
Service19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$77,900
Median gross rent
$653/mo
Owner-occupied
68.9%
Median year built
1952
Households
3,572
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Chanute has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading22%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chanute HighHighGrades 9–12
Royster Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chanute Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Chanute Extension Academy

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime89% above national
Chanute731
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 1561% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Chanute2,829
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 1174% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chanute Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chanute.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Neosho County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chanute is in Neosho County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chanute was founded in 1873 and sits in Neosho County. Elevation ~292 m.

Map of Chanute
Chanute, KS
Where Chanute is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tioga InnMurray Hill SchoolAustin Bridge
Notable people from Chanute
Gilbert BakerJennifer KnappRalph MillerGrace Olive WileySteven HillOsa JohnsonPaul LindbladLeah Bodine DrakeJesse Rutherford, Jr.Edith Bideau
People searches in Chanute
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Nearby cities
Parsons (26 mi)Independence (33 mi)Coffeyville (45 mi)Pittsburg (46 mi)Emporia (64 mi)Ottawa (65 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Neosho County

Most-recorded names in Neosho County booking & incarceration records:

Alex Greenfeather (1)Cory Allen (1)Douglas Smithart (1)Matthew Smith (1)Michael Smith (1)Thomas Smith (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Chanute, KS (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chanute, Kansas.

James David Williams, 72
Chanute · No County · 66720
AKA James D Williams, James David Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chanute — frequently asked

What is the population of Chanute, Kansas?
Chanute has a population of about 8,629, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chanute?
The median home value in Chanute is $77,900, and the median gross rent is $653/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chanute safe? What is the crime rate?
Chanute Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 731 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chanute face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Neosho County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Chanute?
Chanute has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chanute?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Chanute. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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