Jobs, pay and daily life in Chanute, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Chanute is a city in Kansas with 8,598 residents. The median household earns $50,882 a year and the median rent is $717 a month, which is 16.9% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Chanute compares. Among the 60 largest places in Kansas, Chanute is #43 by population, #2 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #56 for household income (#1 = highest), #55 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Neosho County, is #60 of 105 counties for average pay ($46,327).
Chanute has 8,598 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Kansas. It covers 7 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,211 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1, 3% younger than the state median (36.1 against 37.4).
The median gross rent is $717 a month (rent plus utilities), 32% below the state median ($717 against $1,060). Over a year that is 16.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $78,000, which is 1.5 times the median household income ($50,882); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 69.2% of households own their home, 3% above the state average (69.2% against 67.2%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Neosho County was 3.7%. 63.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Neosho County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 83.9% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 1.9% walk, 3.2% work from home. 2.8% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 62% below the state average (2.8% against 7.4%).
21.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% below the state share (21.6% against 35.6%). 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 72% below the state share (2.1% against 7.4%). The poverty rate is 17.3%, 54% above the state rate (17.3% against 11.3%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 32°F (-0.0°C). About 1,098 mm (43 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (171 mm) and Jan the driest (39 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Parsons (26 miles, rent 8% higher); Independence (33 miles, rent 10% higher); Fort Scott (43 miles, rent 5% higher); Coffeyville (45 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Chanute; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 341 federal postings open in Kansas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 29.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 16.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.7% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Other services | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.8% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Chanute lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho County | 15,656 | $788 million | $50,308 | 6,502 | 492 | $46,327 | -1.0% | 3.7% | 7,861 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,439 | 40.0% | $60,387 | 2.69 |
| Retail trade | 759 | 21.1% | $32,827 | 1.17 |
| Accommodation and food services | 439 | 12.2% | $13,773 | 0.74 |
| Finance and insurance | 206 | 5.7% | $57,062 | 0.78 |
| Construction | 196 | 5.5% | $48,319 | 0.57 |
| Wholesale trade | 185 | 5.1% | $50,722 | 0.72 |
| Professional and technical services | 116 | 3.2% | $57,434 | 0.26 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 80 | 2.2% | $42,303 | 1.52 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 74 | 2.1% | $53,357 | 0.27 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 60 | 1.7% | $58,445 | 2.44 |
| Real estate and rental | 21 | 0.6% | $31,454 | 0.21 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 19 | 0.5% | $13,409 | 0.17 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 3.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 2.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,882 |
| Income per person | $30,790 |
| Median gross rent per month | $717 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 16.9% |
| Median home value | $78,000 |
| Homeowners | 69.2% |
| Poverty rate | 17.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 5.58%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 21.6% |
| Born abroad | 2.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 63.3% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.0 | 32 | 39 |
| Feb | 1.9 | 35 | 46 |
| Mar | 8.3 | 47 | 78 |
| Apr | 14.0 | 57 | 116 |
| May | 19.1 | 66 | 171 |
| Jun | 24.2 | 76 | 137 |
| Jul | 26.9 | 80 | 101 |
| Aug | 26.3 | 79 | 115 |
| Sep | 21.6 | 71 | 97 |
| Oct | 14.3 | 58 | 98 |
| Nov | 7.8 | 46 | 54 |
| Dec | 1.8 | 35 | 46 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons | KS | 26 mi | 9,425 | $52,428 | $774 |
| Independence | KS | 33 mi | 8,422 | $51,069 | $789 |
| Fort Scott | KS | 43 mi | 7,555 | $52,159 | $755 |
| Coffeyville | KS | 45 mi | 8,662 | $45,670 | $716 |
| Pittsburg | KS | 46 mi | 20,637 | $43,419 | $854 |
| Miami | OK | 63 mi | 12,926 | $46,410 | $835 |
| Emporia | KS | 64 mi | 24,131 | $52,704 | $815 |
| Ottawa | KS | 65 mi | 12,678 | $71,699 | $1,032 |
| Webb City | MO | 66 mi | 13,221 | $65,469 | $1,008 |
| Joplin | MO | 67 mi | 52,593 | $52,097 | $962 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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8,598 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$717 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 16.9% of the median household income.
$50,882 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS county, Neosho County (latest month 2026M09)).
Kansas. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.