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Chetopa, KS
City in Labette County, Kansas.
Population
977
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
716
ZIP codes
0
Chetopa and its ZIP codes
Chetopa at a glance
- Chetopa is about 20 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,288 a year, 66% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,900 (67% below Kansas) and median rent is $540 a month.
Local data for Chetopa, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chetopa, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,288
Poverty rate
37.2%
Median home value
$71,900
Median rent
$540/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (98), Dutch Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Labette County. PPP loans are for Chetopa.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,327
8,501 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
How people get to work
Chetopa, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chetopa, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chetopa, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Chetopa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartlettCity | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| OswegoCity | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| HallowellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Welch, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LabetteCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| North Miami, OKTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Commerce, OKCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| EdnaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AltamontCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Miami, OKCity | 16 mi | 11.1 |
| Bluejacket, OKTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Dotyville, OKCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Quapaw, OKTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Narcissa, OKCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| West MineralCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chetopa, KS in?
- Chetopa is in Labette County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Chetopa, KS?
- About 977 people live in Chetopa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chetopa?
- Nearby places include Bartlett (6.6 mi), Oswego (8.9 mi), Hallowell (11 mi), Welch, OK (11 mi), Labette (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023