Chetopa, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 916 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.5%
 
Males: 475  (52.0%)
Females: 441  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

51.9 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67336.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $23,470 (it was $23,250 in 2000)
Chetopa:

$23,470
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,700 (it was $11,705 in 2000)

Chetopa city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,029 (it was $28,200 in 2000)
Chetopa:

$66,029
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $61,181; detached houses: $63,572; mobile homes: $25,198

Median gross rent in 2022: $480.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chetopa: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.1%
(24.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 51.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Chetopa, KS (2022)
    • 93491.4%White alone
    • 363.5%Two or more races
    • 363.5%Hispanic
    • 80.8%American Indian alone

Races in Chetopa detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Chetopa, Kansas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chetopa is 151 to 1.


Crime rates in Chetopa by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2018

2019

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(81.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.2)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(81.4)
2
(177.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(371.4)
4
(369.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(288.5)
1
(97.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
5
(407.2)
11
(977.8)
2
(176.7)
7
(621.7)
10
(906.6)
3
(278.6)
1
(92.3)
2
(186.2)
5
(480.8)
1
(97.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
9
(732.9)
7
(622.2)
6
(530.0)
6
(532.9)
16
(1,451)
14
(1,300)
13
(1,200)
3
(279.3)
9
(865.4)
2
(195.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
4
(355.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(177.6)
2
(181.3)
1
(92.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(186.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(97.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.3)
1
(88.8)
1
(90.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(92.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.2)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index139.3157.3104.2123.4136.0153.2128.339.1154.842.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Chetopa, KS

Crime rate in Chetopa detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.97
Kansas average:

2.66
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Ancestries: American (58.9%), English (8.0%), British (3.7%), Italian (3.2%), German (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/1868

Elevation: 824 feet

Land area: 1.27 square miles.

Population density: 719 people per square mile   (low).

Chetopa, Kansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,565 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $962 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tulsa, OK (78.3 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (308.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bartlett, KS (2.6 miles),
Oswego, KS (3.0 miles ),
Welch, OK (3.4 miles ),
North Craig, OK (3.4 miles ),
Cardin, OK (3.7 miles),
Treece, KS (3.7 miles),
Commerce, OK (3.8 miles ),
Labette, KS (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 37.04 N, Longitude: 95.09 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Chetopa, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chetopa, KS in 2022

Chetopa satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $46,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $53,200
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $34,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $52,200
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $15,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $37,800
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $11,300
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Chetopa, KS residents
Average permit cost in Chetopa, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Chetopa, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.6%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Chetopa, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Chetopa, Kansas

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Chetopa, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2004 was 0.0242. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0242
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 6.56. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.56
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 0.546. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.546
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.19. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.19
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00946. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00946
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Chetopa-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the Chetopa city center killed 21 people and injured 350 people and caused $61 million in damages.

On 5/10/2008, a category F4 tornado 3.7 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chetopa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 702% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 139.8 miles away from Chetopa center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 119.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.3 miles away from Chetopa center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 138.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 140.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Labette County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chetopa topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Chetopa:

  • CHETOPA MANOR (814 WALNUT PO BOX 167)
  • CHETOPA NH (814 WALNUT)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Chetopa:

  • DESERET HEALTH AND REHAB AT OSWEGO LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; OSWEGO, KS)
  • OSWEGO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; OSWEGO, KS)
  • OSWEGO HEALTH CENTER SNF (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; OSWEGO, KS)
  • EASTWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COMMERCE, OK)
  • LEIGH MANOR, INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PICHER, OK)
  • DAVITA - TRI-STATE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MIAMI, OK)
  • HOPE HOUSING K HOUSE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MIAMI, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chetopa:

  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 17 miles; Miami, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 33 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 36 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Crowder College (about 44 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Rogers State University (about 59 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
  • Allen County Community College (about 65 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • John Brown University (about 66 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)

Public high school in Chetopa:

  • CHETOPA HIGH (Students: 137, Location: 430 ELM STREET, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Chetopa:

  • CHETOPA ELEM (Students: 150, Location: 430 ELM STREET, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Chetopa

Library in Chetopa:

  • CHETOPA CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,422; Location: 312 MAPLE; 36,845 books; 85 audio materials; 375 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chetopa: Bartlett Co - Operative Association Grain Elevator Number 2 (A), Chetopa Police Department (B), Chetopa Historical Museum (C), Chetopa City Library (D), Chetopa City Hall (E), Chetopa Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Chetopa include: Faith Baptist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Christian Church (C), Chetopa United Methodist Church (D), Church of God (E), Community Bible Church (F), Chetopa Saint Paul United Methodist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Chetopa: Elmore Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Town Motel (115 Maple).

Labette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Chetopa and their reported violations in the past:

CHETOPA, CITY OF (Population served: 1,108, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2012), St Public Notif received (APR-09-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JUL-29-2005), St Public Notif requested (DEC-09-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JUL-29-2005), St Public Notif requested (AUG-26-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JUL-29-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-07-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JUL-29-2005), St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-06-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JUL-29-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAR-26-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-26-2009), St Public Notif received (APR-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • 29 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-14-2014), St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2014)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-18-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-21-2014)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-03-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-27-2013)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-17-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2013)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2012), St Public Notif received (APR-09-2013)
  • 5 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
32 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
37 people in nursing homes in 2000
3 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Chetopa (2011 data):

  • Chetopa State Bank & Trust Co.: at 409 Maple Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $28.6 mil, Deposits: $25.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Southeast Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Chetopa:

Marital status in Chetopa, KS
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 48.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 14.1%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Chetopa:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Chetopa
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chetopa, KS (based on Labette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,78037
Mainline Protestant4,71322
Catholic1,0002
Other2582
Black Protestant1231
None10,733-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Labette County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Labette County:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Labette County:

30.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Labette County:

10.8%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.7%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Chetopa:

47.0%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Chetopa:

28.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Chetopa:

22.6%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.9%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Chetopa:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Chetopa:

33.2%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Chetopa:

57.2%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Chetopa:

75.5%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chetopa, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$15,064$45,1922$512
Water Supply 3$9,416$37,6640$0
Financial Administration 2$6,062$36,3720$0
Solid Waste Management 2$4,478$26,8680$0
Parks and Recreation 1$5,053$60,6360$0
Sewerage 1$5,589$67,0680$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,418$41,0160$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$248
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,744
Totals for Government 14$49,080$42,0696$2,504

Chetopa government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Libraries: $4,000 ($4.37)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $966,000 ($1054.59)
    General - Other: $599,000 ($653.93)
    Water Utilities: $221,000 ($241.27)
    Police Protection: $205,000 ($223.80)
    Central Staff Services: $139,000 ($151.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $113,000 ($123.36)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $79,000 ($86.24)
    Regular Highways: $75,000 ($81.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $67,000 ($73.14)
    Sewerage: $63,000 ($68.78)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($34.93)
    Housing and Community Development: $20,000 ($21.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($18.56)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($9.83)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($7.64)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($5.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $86,000 ($93.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $112,000 ($122.27)
    Sewerage: $64,000 ($69.87)
    Water Utilities: $47,000 ($51.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($25.11)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($22.93)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($15.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $552,000 ($602.62)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $101,000 ($110.26)

Chetopa government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $199,000 ($217.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $118,000 ($128.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($12.01)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($10.92)
    Other: $10,000 ($10.92)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $62,000 ($67.69)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.28)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.18)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($1.09)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.09)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,285,000 ($1402.84)
    Water Utilities: $357,000 ($389.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $28,000 ($30.57)
  • Tax - Property: $227,000 ($247.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $222,000 ($242.36)
    Public Utilities Sales: $51,000 ($55.68)

Chetopa government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,171,000 ($6736.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,018,000 ($6569.87)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $153,000 ($167.03)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $51,000 ($55.68)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $35,000 ($38.21)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $16,000 ($17.47)

Chetopa government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,248,000 ($1362.45)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $86,000 ($93.89)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chetopa:

  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KVIS (910 AM; 1 kW; MIAMI, OK; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chetopa:

  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KGND (107.5 FM; KETCHUM, OK; Owner: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BROADCAST NETWORK)
  • KSYN (92.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIXQ (102.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCAR-FM (104.3 FM; GALENA, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KGLC (100.9 FM; MIAMI, OK; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOQ (107.1 FM; BAXTER SPRINGS, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KJML (105.3 FM; COLUMBUS, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KLKC-FM (93.5 FM; PARSONS, KS; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chetopa:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KODE-TV (Channel 12; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZJ (Channel 26; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KJPX-LP (Channel 47; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KSNF (Channel 16; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • K20GA (Channel 20; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K54GC (Channel 54; INDEPENDENCE, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Chetopa fatal accident list:

Sep 4, 2015 07:15 PM, 4000 Rd, Lat: 37.048258, Lon: -95.098075, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 16, 1983 10:20 PM, 59, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 348ft / 106mTotal length
  • $223,000Total costs
  • 30,790Total average daily traffic
  • 6,158Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Chetopa, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 111930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chetopa, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chetopa)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Lat: 37.038444 Lon: -95.088278, Call Sign: WQJF417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2008, Expiration Date: 08/19/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2018, Certifier: Kim Juenemann, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, 965 Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

  • 350 Feet East Of The Intersection Of Franklin Street And South 12th Street (Lat: 37.042111 Lon: -95.101417), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.6 m, Overall height: 48 m, Call Sign: WQPZ640,
    Assigned Frequencies: 853.887 MHz, 851.337 MHz, 858.237 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2022, Expiration Date: 09/27/2032, Certifier: Brandy Grassl, Registrant: Labette County, 718 5th St, Oswego, KS 67356, Phone: (620) 795-2565, Fax: (620) 795-4664, Email:

  • CHETOPA RADIO SITE, Chetopa Radio Site, 1138 Maple St (Lat: 37.036611 Lon: -95.101833), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQXQ414,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.875 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2016, Expiration Date: 05/09/2026, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • CHETOPA, 2.5 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 37.062278 Lon: -95.141889), Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WOI95,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3750.00 MHz, 3750.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2002, Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc, 2270 Lakeside Blvd 2865/642, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 656-5287, Fax: (972) 656-1622, Email:

  • Chetopa, 4055 Wallace Road (Lat: 37.056444 Lon: -95.119611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQSS298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/06/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • Chetopa, 4055 Wallace Road (Lat: 37.056444 Lon: -95.119611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQWI571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2015, Expiration Date: 09/01/2025, Certifier: Galen L Manners, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Chetopa)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6748F, N6748F, N-6748F, Serial Number: 15063348, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/1990
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Charles N Stone, 8529 Sw 90th St, Chetopa, KS 67336, Other Owners: Martha T Stone
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 99231, N99231, N-99231, Serial Number: 1854, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/1987
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Charles N Stone, 8529 Sw 90th St, Chetopa, KS 67336, Other Owners: Martha T Stone
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3091V, N3091V, N-3091V, Serial Number: D-507, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 12/16/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/12/2011
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Lloyd E Nading, Po Box 523, Chetopa, KS 67336, Other Owners: Clifford D Nading
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/19/2017

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 43. The highest number of reported fires - 74 took place in 2006, and the least - 17 in 2011. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Chetopa, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (61.2%), and Structure Fires (26.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chetopa, KS
    • 41961.2%Outside Fires
    • 17826.0%Structure Fires
    • 517.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 375.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Chetopa, KS
Most common first names in Chetopa, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3777.2 years
Mary2879.8 years
John2776.1 years
Robert2175.9 years
George1979.4 years
James1776.3 years
Frank1483.6 years
Charles1374.3 years
Grace1286.0 years
Mildred1280.9 years
Most common last names in Chetopa, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2977.0 years
Davis2074.6 years
Mayfield1880.8 years
Johnson1360.8 years
Wilson1373.2 years
Armstrong1173.5 years
Bruce1078.4 years
Brown1081.1 years
Moore1080.1 years
Caldwell978.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chetopa, KS
  • 62.2%Utility gas
  • 22.1%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.8%Wood
  • 3.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chetopa, KS
  • 63.6%Electricity
  • 34.5%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Chetopa compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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