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(16.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 91.3% for two or more races residents)
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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 0 male; 1 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.30 |
| Kansas average: | 2.66 |
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| Here: | 1.7% |
| Kansas: | 2.0% |
- Educational services (14.2%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (13.7%)
- Health care (8.4%)
- Truck transportation (5.3%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
- Food (4.9%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (23.2%)
- Truck transportation (9.6%)
- Construction (8.0%)
- Food (8.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
- Educational services (7.2%)
- Chemicals (6.4%)
- Educational services (22.8%)
- Health care (18.8%)
- Finance & insurance (8.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
- Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (6.9%)
- Public administration (5.9%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
- Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)
- Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.9%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.9%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
- Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
- Cashiers (5.9%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
- Librarians, curators, and archivists (5.0%)
Average climate in Chase, Kansas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Chase-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/8/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Chase city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/4/1950, a category F4 tornado 24.3 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Chase-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 726% 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 154.6 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 214.0 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 84.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from Chase center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 30.7 miles away from Chase center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 83.1 miles away from Chase center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Rice County (18) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Winds: 7, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Chase:
- HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 OF RICE COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; LYONS, KS)
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LYONS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LYONS, KS)
- LYONS GOOD SAMARITAN CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LYONS, KS)
- STERLING PRESBYTERIAN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; STERLING, KS)
- ELLINWOOD DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ELLINWOOD, KS)
- WOODHAVEN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ELLINWOOD, KS)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chase:
- Barton County Community College (about 22 miles; Great Bend, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,108)
- Hutchinson Community College (about 31 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
- Fort Hays State University (about 65 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
- Newman University (about 71 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
- Friends University (about 72 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
- Wichita Technical Institute (about 72 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
- Wichita State University (about 73 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
Public high school in Chase:
- CHASE HIGH (Students: 53, Location: 308 EAST C AVENUE, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Chase:
- CHASE ELEM (Students: 58, Location: 312 ASH, Grades: PK-5)
- RAYMOND JR HIGH (Students: 26, Location: 308 EAST C AVENUE, Grades: 6-8)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Chase: Chase Police Department (A), Chase Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Chase: Community Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: Lester Selves - Football coach.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Chase that have no violations reported:
- CHASE, CITY OF (Population served: 467, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.4 people |
| Kansas: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 67.9% |
| Whole state: | 66.0% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 8.7% |
| Whole state: | 5.8% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Banks with branches in Chase (2011 data):
- First Bank: Chase Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1902/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $113.9 mil, Deposits: $84.3 mil, headquarters in Sterling, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Coronado, Inc.
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 7.2 |
| Kansas average: | 11.5 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Chase, KS (based on Rice County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 3,244 | 18 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,344 | 13 |
| Catholic | 1,100 | 3 |
| Black Protestant | 245 | 2 |
| Other | 4 | - |
| None | 4,146 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Here: | 2.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Kansas: | 1.96 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
| Rice County: | 4.98 / 10,000 pop. |
| Kansas: | 3.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
| This county: | 6.97 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 7.33 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 8.9% |
| State: | 8.1% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Rice County: | 28.8% |
| State: | 27.9% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Here: | 23.8% |
| Kansas: | 13.4% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Chase: | 48.7% |
| Kansas: | 49.2% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Here: | 44.5% |
| Kansas: | 46.3% |
Average BMI:
| Chase: | 28.6 |
| Kansas: | 28.6 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| This city: | 20.0% |
| Kansas: | 21.2% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Chase: | 8.8% |
| State: | 10.5% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Chase: | 6.8 |
| State: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Chase: | 36.3% |
| Kansas: | 33.5% |
General health condition:
| This city: | 54.1% |
| Kansas: | 56.0% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Chase: | 76.5% |
| Kansas: | 78.6% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Chase, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streets and Highways | 1 | $3,898 | $46,776 | 0 | $0 |
| Police Protection - Officers | 1 | $594 | $7,128 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration | 1 | $2,453 | $29,436 | 7 | $194 |
| Firefighters | 0 | $0 | 1 | $56 | |
| Judicial and Legal | 0 | $0 | 2 | $366 | |
| Financial Administration | 0 | $0 | 2 | $238 | |
| Totals for Government | 3 | $6,945 | $27,780 | 12 | $855 |
Chase government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $199,000 ($501.26)
Regular Highways: $68,000 ($171.28)
Water Utilities: $31,000 ($78.09)
Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($62.97)
Sewerage: $18,000 ($45.34)
Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($7.56)
Police Protection: $1,000 ($2.52)
- General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($80.60)
- Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $37,000 ($93.20)
Police Protection: $4,000 ($10.08)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($57.93)
Chase government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($60.45)
Sewerage: $20,000 ($50.38)
Other: $1,000 ($2.52)
- Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $52,000 ($130.98)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $29,000 ($73.05)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.52)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($191.44)
- State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $27,000 ($68.01)
Highways: $10,000 ($25.19)
- Tax - Property: $143,000 ($360.20)
Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($70.53)
Other License: $2,000 ($5.04)
Chase government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $785,000 ($1977.33)
Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $785,000 ($1977.33)
Chase government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($17.63)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $387,000 ($974.81)
- Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $25,000 ($62.97)
Strongest AM radio stations in Chase:
- KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
- KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
- KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
- KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KWBW (1450 AM; 1 kW; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Chase:
- KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
- KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
- KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
- KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
- KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)
- KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
- KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
- KHUT (102.9 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
- KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
TV broadcast stations around Chase:
- KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
- KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
- KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)
- K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
Chase fatal accident list:
Jun 1, 2012 05:50 PM, Ash, Carpenter, Lat: 38.352878, Lon: -98.346761, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 26Number of bridges
- 213ft / 65.5mTotal length
- $945,000Total costs
- 21,601Total average daily traffic
- 5,347Total average daily truck traffic
- 30,368Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 31930-1939
- 51940-1949
- 11950-1959
- 31960-1969
- 41970-1979
- 71980-1989
- 21990-1999
- 12000-2009
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chase)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
3- 2 Mi E 1 Mi S (Lat: 38.343889 Lon: -98.315611), Call Sign: WNIC465,
Assigned Frequencies: 452.825 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/1998, Expiration Date: 02/26/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2002, Registrant: Jayhawk Pipeline L L C, Mcpherson, KS 67460-1030, Phone: (316) 938-2488
- Lat: 38.338750 Lon: -98.313833, Call Sign: WQBK881,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.835 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2014, Expiration Date: 10/27/2024, Certifier: Donald W Miller, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., 156 South Hwy 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507
- Lat: 38.358472 Lon: -98.425167, Call Sign: WQHE343,
Assigned Frequencies: 153.305 MHz, 158.415 MHz, Grant Date: 07/10/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: Steve Peter, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service Inc, 156 S Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
5- Chase CATV Tower, Lat: 38.355167 Lon: -98.340750, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQLN543,
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2020, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Brandon E Koch, Registrant: H&b Cable Service, Inc, 108 N Main, Holyrood, KS 67450, Phone: (785) 252-4000, Email:
- KRAMPE SUB, 201-225 Us 56 (Lat: 38.349972 Lon: -98.458028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WRCB296,
Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, Certifier: Patrick Parke, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:
- CHASE JCT, 9 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 38.376944 Lon: -98.518389), Overall height: 44.5 m, Call Sign: WDU334,
Assigned Frequencies: 6241.70 MHz, 6241.70 MHz, 6360.30 MHz, 6360.30 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/1982, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 01/25/1999, Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 3 Bell Plz Rm 810.C12, Dallas, TX 75202-5399
- 3.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 38.287500 Lon: -98.347833), Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WHU52,
Assigned Frequencies: 2076.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/1972, Expiration Date: 06/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2002, Registrant: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, Nw, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2594, Fax: (202) 776-2222, Email:
- 3 1/2 M. So. Of Chase County Road (Lat: 38.296944 Lon: -98.349778), Overall height: 62.5 m, Call Sign: WLD265,
Assigned Frequencies: 7100.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/1990, Expiration Date: 06/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2002, Registrant: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, Nw, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2594, Fax: (202) 776-2222, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
2- Call Sign: KD0IRL, Licensee ID: L01513291, Grant Date: 06/18/2019, Expiration Date: 08/18/2029, Certifier: Jason D Meyers, Registrant: Jason D Meyers, Chase, KS 67524
- Call Sign: KE0WKN, Licensee ID: L02283010, Grant Date: 08/02/2019, Expiration Date: 08/02/2029, Certifier: Edward W Kern, Registrant: Edward W Kern, 420 Ave L, Chase, KS 67524
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: NEAL AIRCRAFT INC RANS S-12XL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 19NA, N19NA, N-19NA, Serial Number: 07960733, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2017
Registrant (Co-Owned): Howard R Link, Po Box 272, Chase, KS 67524, Other Owners: Gavan R Link - Aircraft: CESSNA TR182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 737UB, N737UB, N-737UB, Serial Number: R18200883, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 10/25/2018
Registrant (LLC): Meyeres Farms LLC, Po Box 28, Chase, KS 67524
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chase, KS
- 5449.5%Outside Fires
- 3532.1%Structure Fires
- 1412.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 65.5%Other
Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 29 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.5%), and Structure Fires (32.1%).| Most common first names in Chase, KS among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Charles | 9 | 76.2 years |
| Walter | 7 | 73.9 years |
| William | 7 | 74.7 years |
| John | 6 | 77.5 years |
| Harold | 6 | 66.0 years |
| Mary | 6 | 81.0 years |
| Helen | 5 | 85.2 years |
| George | 5 | 78.0 years |
| Margaret | 5 | 85.2 years |
| Florence | 4 | 80.8 years |
| Most common last names in Chase, KS among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Link | 10 | 81.1 years |
| Miller | 7 | 81.9 years |
| Kelso | 6 | 66.0 years |
| Schmidt | 6 | 86.9 years |
| Kloxin | 5 | 84.6 years |
| Campbell | 5 | 76.6 years |
| Sharpe | 5 | 87.6 years |
| Brady | 4 | 83.0 years |
| Coleman | 4 | 70.3 years |
| Dupont | 4 | 77.5 years |
Chase compared to Kansas state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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