Chanute city, Kansas
Chanute city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chanute city is a geographic entity located in Neosho County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,584. The land area covers 7.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,584 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,578 | ±240 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,116 | ±187 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,578 | ±240 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 | ±172 |
| Median Home Value | $78,000 | ±$9,162 |
| Median Gross Rent | $717 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,882 | ±$8,753 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,790 | ±$3,290 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,424 | ±297 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,051 | ±322 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.1% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,536 (2024)
ID: 208120
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 907, CHANUTE KS 66720-0907
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GUS Population: 15,552 (2024)
ID: 208086
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 138, ERIE KS 66733-0138
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chanute | PK-05 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Chanute | 09-12 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Chanute | 06-08 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Altoona, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Buffalo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Erie, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Erie, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Galesburg, KS | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-17 | CHANUTE, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | CHANUTE, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 629 SOUTH PLUMMER AVE, CHANUTE, KS, 66720 |
(620) 431-4000
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Neosho County Community College
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College | 0.1 mi away | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS, 66720 |
6204312820
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CHANUTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 111 N. LINCOLN AVE., CHANUTE, KS, 66720 |
(620) 431-3820
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Allen County Community College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS, 66749 |
6203655116100
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HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 916 BRIDGE, HUMBOLDT, KS, 66748 |
(620) 473-2243
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THAYER FRIDAY READING CLUB CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 200 WEST NEOSHO AVENUE, THAYER, KS, 66776 |
(620) 839-5646
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ERIE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 204 S. BUTLER, ERIE, KS, 66733 |
(620) 244-5119
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ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 714 MAIN, ALTOONA, KS, 66710 |
(620) 568-6645
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IOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 218 EAST MADISON, IOLA, KS, 66749 |
(620) 365-3262
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SAVONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 101A S. WALNUT ST, SAVONBURG, KS, 66772 |
(620) 754-3835
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHANUTE MARTIN JOHNSON AP, KS US, located 1.1 miles from Chanute city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.3° | 23.2° | 33.7° | 1.18" | — |
| February | 49.7° | 26.9° | 38.3° | 1.56" | — |
| March | 60.2° | 36.4° | 48.3° | 2.50" | — |
| April | 69.6° | 45.8° | 57.7° | 4.25" | — |
| May | 77.8° | 56.1° | 66.9° | 5.87" | — |
| June | 86.9° | 65.5° | 76.2° | 5.62" | — |
| July | 91.6° | 69.6° | 80.6° | 4.42" | — |
| August | 91.3° | 67.9° | 79.6° | 3.79" | — |
| September | 83.0° | 59.2° | 71.1° | 4.10" | — |
| October | 71.5° | 47.2° | 59.4° | 3.33" | — |
| November | 58.5° | 35.7° | 47.1° | 2.36" | — |
| December | 47.4° | 26.7° | 37.1° | 1.71" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Earlton city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Urbana CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Humboldt city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Thayer city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Buffalo city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2013312500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.