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Chase County, KS
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Chase County, Kansas.
Population
2,561
Land area
773sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Chase County
Chase County at a glance
- Chase County is 91% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,484, 24% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,700 (49% below Kansas) and median rent is $825 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cottonwood Falls (1,041), Strong City (488) and Elmdale (61).
Local data for Chase County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chase County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,484
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$109,700
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (866), Irish Americans (263), Mexican Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,364
776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.6M
FY 2026, $6,852 per person
PPP loans
$5.3M
194 loans, 710 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chase County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chase County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
414
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chase County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chase County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chase County, KS?
- Cottonwood Falls is the largest city or town in Chase County, with about 1,041 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chase County?
- Chase County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66843, 66845, 66850, 66862, 66869.
- What is the population of Chase County, KS?
- About 2,561 people live in Chase County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chase County?
- Chase County borders Butler County, Lyon County, Marion County, Greenwood County, Morris County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023