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    OverviewWeatherHousingDemographicsJobsPoliticsCrimeTransportationEducationOutdoorsCulture
    1. Kansas
    2. Chase County

    Major cities or towns:

    Cottonwood Falls
    Strong City
    Elmdale
    Chase County, Kansas is a rural county located in the Flint Hills region of the state. The geography features rolling hills, prairies, and a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The population is around 2,700, predominantly white with a median age of 44. The economy relies on agriculture, ranching, and some manufacturing, with a modest job market and cost of living below the national average. Housing is affordable, with a median home value around $100,000. K-12 education is provided through a few small school districts, while higher education options are limited. Healthcare services are basic, with the nearest major hospital about an hour away. Cultural attractions are sparse, but the area offers abundant outdoor recreation like hiking, hunting, and fishing in the Flint Hills. Transportation infrastructure is basic, relying on county roads and highways. Crime rates are low, contributing to a quiet, rural lifestyle, though amenities and entertainment may be limited compared to more urban areas.

    Demographics

    Population

    2,648

    Ethnicity %

    White
    91
    Black
    2
    Asian
    unknown
    Hispanic
    5

    Median Age

    unknown

    Density

    1 of 10

    4 / Mile²

    Avg Family Size

    3.1

    Religious

    30%

    Foreign Born

    7%

    Veterans

    6.7%

    Adult Smokers

    18%

    Adult Obesity

    36%

    Uninsured

    10%

    Excessive Drinking

    20%

    Poverty Rate

    11.7%

    Weather

    Sunlight

    5.4 hours winter dailyAverage sun

    Summer average temp

    94°F

    Winter max temp

    44°F

    Precipitation

    33 in.

    Snowfall (inches)

    13.3 (avg)

    Drought risk

    Low

    Earthquake risk

    Very Low

    Wildfire risk

    Low

    Tornado risk

    Low

    Hurricane risk

    Negligible

    Crime

    Rank: 2.6 of 10

    (crimes per 1,000 people yearly)

    Violent

    2 (1.5)

    Property

    1 (3)

    Assault

    2 (0.8)

    Larceny (theft)

    1 (1)

    Robbery

    (unknown; low population) (0.0)

    Burglary

    1 (1.1)

    Rape

    8 (0.75)

    Auto Theft

    1 (0.0)

    Murder

    (unknown; low population) (0.00)

    Arson

    (unknown; low population) (0.00)

    Driving deaths involving alcohol

    21%

    Politics and Law

    State politics

    Red (Republican)

    Abortion laws

    Legal through 22nd week

    Marijuana laws

    Illegal

    Gun Laws

    No Permits Required

    Democrat

    23%

    Republican

    75%

    State Tax Burden

    9.36%

    Cigarette Tax

    $1.29

    Jobs

    Income (per capita)

    $59,348

    Unemployment

    2.2%

    Employment

    62.1%

    Hours worked

    42.1

    Outdoors

    Natural Amenities

    3.6 / 10

    Water Area

    0.27%

    Near park?

    78%

    Beaches

    Not near the coast

    Mountains

    Not near mountains

    Tree Area

    7%

    Housing

    Home Ownership

    67%

    Median Home Price

    $144K

    Average Rent

    $570

    Internet over 25mbps

    56%

    Transportation

    Walkability

    unknown

    Cycling

    unknown

    Public Transit

    unknown

    Major Airport

    >2 hours

    Average Commute Time

    22

    Education

    K-12 Test Scores

    9 of 10  

    (avg: 0.19)

    College graduates

    25%

    Culture

    Arts scene

    unknown

    Food awards per 100k

    unknown