Charles City, IA

Living in Charles City

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 64
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 63
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Schools 85
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Residents

7.4k Population -271 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
16  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$9.5k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$460 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas3%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charles City

United States45
Iowa35
Floyd County17

Property Crime in Charles City

United States48
Iowa43
Floyd County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 9
Feb 21 1 7
Mar 33 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 34 2 3
Dec 20 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charles City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado13
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charles City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charles City, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Charles City, IA

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Wartburg College
25 miles, SE
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Allen College
41 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charles City, IA

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Waverly Health Center
26 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Charles City, IA

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