Chariton, IA
Living in Chariton
Bikeability7
Walkability15
Commute96
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety72
Airports38
Hospitals71
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation-280 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$498Median Monthly Rent+$188 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chariton
United States45
Iowa35
Lucas County21
Property Crime in Chariton
United States48
Iowa43
Lucas County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chariton
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chariton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chariton, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
26 miles, SW
Victory Christian Academy
27 miles, NW
Pella Christian High School
34 miles, NE
Pella Christian Grade School
34 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chariton, IA
Simpson College
27 miles, NW
Central College
33 miles, NE
William Penn University
40 miles, NE
Graceland University-Lamoni
42 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chariton, IA
Lucas County Health Center
1 miles, NE
Wayne County Hospital
18 miles, S
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
23 miles, NE
Clarke County Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chariton, IA
Des Moines International Airport
40 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
116 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
134 miles, SE