Chanute, Kansas is a friendly, affordable small city with a walkable historic downtown, regular community events, local cafés and restaurants, parks and trails — a comfortable, low‑stress base that’s easy to enjoy between shifts and can feel like a welcoming temporary home for multi‑week assignments.
For more weekend options, nearby Pittsburg (home to Pittsburg State University) and Joplin, MO offer larger dining, entertainment and shopping choices within about an hour’s drive.