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Chaffee, MO
City in Scott County, Missouri.
Population
3,026
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,686
ZIP codes
0
Chaffee and its ZIP codes
Chaffee at a glance
- Chaffee is about 19 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 203rd most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $43,542 a year, 38% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,400 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $632 a month.
Local data for Chaffee, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chaffee, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,542
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$632/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (471), Irish Americans (279), Scottish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Chaffee.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
16,184 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Chaffee, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chaffee, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
888
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
665
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chaffee, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Chaffee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeltaCity | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| KelsoVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| OranCity | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Scott CityCity | 6.9 mi | 4.9 |
| BentonCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LambertVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WhitewaterTown | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GordonvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MorleyCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Cape GirardeauCity | 11 mi | 29.3 |
| Thebes, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CommerceVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chaffee, MO in?
- Chaffee is in Scott County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Chaffee, MO?
- About 3,026 people live in Chaffee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chaffee?
- Nearby places include Delta (4.5 mi), New Hamburg (5.1 mi), Dutchtown (5.5 mi), Allenville (6 mi), Kelso (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023