Chanute may be a small city of less than 9,000 in the rural countryside of Southeast Kansas, but it’s a place seen by billions of people each year. That’s because it’s the center of Google Earth — the first place people see when they open the app on Mac computers. It’s all in honor of Dan Webb, a Chanute native and one of Google’s early software engineers. The distinction is captured in a mural of Earth in the middle of downtown Main Street, a hub for local businesses. Chanute was founded in 1873 after Octave Chaunte convinced four rival towns to merge and have a railroad run through the area. Chanute is also credited as the “Father of Aviation” and a mentor to the Wright brothers — a piece of history honored with a downtown memorial. His legacy lives in the city’s many aviation manufacturing plants and the railroad that continues to operate and block traffic from time to time. Ash Grove Cement Company, the sixth largest cement manufacturer in the country, adds to the city’s industrial roots.
There is a Wright Brothers exhibit in downtown Chanute.
There are many great shopping and dining opportunities in downtown Chanute.
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Modestly priced houses from the early and mid-1900s
The median home price is $105,000, nearly 75% below the national median. The city is predominantly made up of single-family homes built between the early and mid-1900s, though some subdivisions on the west side feature houses from the mid-1900s to 2000s. “The sweet spot is usually around $130,000 to $175,000,” says Bobbi Stewart, a Realtor with United Country Real Estate Professionals. “But you could also get a gut job for $20,000 and an executive home with acres of land and a pool in the $400,000s.”
Craftsman designs are another popular home choice in Chanute.
There are few homes in Chanute with 2-3 car garages.
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Shops and restaurants in a redeveloping downtown
Downtown Main Street is a walkable half-mile strip of local shops and restaurants in some of the city’s oldest buildings. “There are some empty buildings, but the city is doing what it can to bring in new businesses,” Stewart says. “They just purchased a row of buildings and are fixing them up to sell them as office spaces.” The north and south sides of Chanute have some shopping centers with a few national retailers.
Stop by K's Place in downtown Chanute to catch up with old friends.
Westco Home Furnishing is a great place to find new furniture for your Chanute home.
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Rail trails and tributes to the city's historic explorers
Chanute maintains five parks, which make up 280 acres of recreational space. Nearly 90% of that acreage is Santa Fe Park, with its lake and athletic fields. There are also several rail trails, including one that runs through downtown past the Chanute-Wright Brothers Memorial, a model of the Wright brothers' first plane. While that memorial honors early sky explorers, the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum is dedicated to the iconic duo from Chanute who explored global lands and wildlife.
Enjoy the outdoors at Santa Fe Lake Park in Chanute.
The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum is a popular attraction in Chanute.
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Three public schools and the state's best community college
Chanute Public Schools receives a B-minus grade from Niche. There’s one elementary, middle and high school, so all students in the public school system grow up together. Private faith-based education is available at St. Patrick Catholic School (K-6) and Chanute Christian Academy (K-12). Neosho County Community College is ranked by Niche as the best community college in Kansas, offering associate degrees and professional certificates.
Chanute High School receives a B-minus grade from Niche.
Students in Chanute may further their education at Neosho County Community College.
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Current and former residents gather for Artist Alley
Locals have been gathering for Artist Alley since 1969. The event is held the last Saturday of September on Main Street, featuring art vendors, a parade and live music. “Artist Alley draws a lot of people who are from here but moved away,” Stewart says. “It’s like a homecoming. Different high school classes will have their own floats in the parade and they’ll have reunion activities throughout the weekend.” Main Street is also home to a farmers market where local farmers sell their products from May through September. Another farmers market is held at Santa Fe Park from April through October.
Five major cities within two hours
Chanute is a car-dependent city with no public buses. Heading out of Chaunte, Kansas Highway 39 runs east and west, while U.S. Route 169 goes north and south. It’s about a 1.5-mile drive to Joplin and close to two hours to Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City and Tulsa.
Storm shelters and emergency notification systems in case of tornadoes
Crime statistics for Chanute are not readily available. Chanute is in Tornado Alley, a region highly susceptible to tornadoes, especially between March through June. The most recent tornado was in 2008, touching down in open country. Chanute’s CodeRED Emergency Notification system pushes out mobile severe weather alerts to those who sign up. Chanute has two public storm shelters, the former Lincoln School building and Neosho County Community College.
On average, homes in Chanute, KS sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chanute, KS over the last 12 months is $117,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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