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Chanute, KS
City in Neosho County, Kansas.
Population
8,598
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,211
ZIP codes
0
Chanute and its ZIP codes
Chanute at a glance
- Chanute is about 34 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $50,882, 31% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,000 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Chanute, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants32
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Chanute, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,882
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,763), Irish Americans (815), Mexican Americans (542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Neosho County. PPP loans are for Chanute.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,360
6,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,317
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Chanute, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chanute, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chanute, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Chanute
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EarltonCity | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| HumboldtCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| ThayerCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| BuffaloCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ErieCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| GalesburgCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| AltoonaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BenedictCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BassettCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| StarkCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PiquaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| SavonburgCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| IolaCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| St. PaulCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| GasCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chanute, KS in?
- Chanute is in Neosho County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Chanute, KS?
- About 8,598 people live in Chanute, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chanute?
- Nearby places include Earlton (5.5 mi), Urbana (8.1 mi), Humboldt (10 mi), Thayer (12 mi), Buffalo (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023