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Chapman is a small town of 1,140 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,964
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chapman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chapman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chapman city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.7
Chapman's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chapman costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chapman, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$186,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chapman's violent crime rate is 157.0 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
157.0 /100k
Property Crime
790.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chapman is served primarily by Chapman.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chapman, KS
National Avg
School District
Chapman
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chapman sees average highs of 40.2°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 33.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Chapman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chapman roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $186,600 and median rent is $713/month.
Chapman's violent crime rate is 157.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 790.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chapman are operated by Chapman.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chapman, KS has a population of 1,140, a median household income of $66,964, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chapman averages 40.2°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.5 inches
with about 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chapman, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67431.
The population of Chapman, Kansas is 1,140 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chapman: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $186,600, median household income $66,964, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chapman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
