Chariton, IA

Chariton, Iowa

Chariton, Iowa, in Lucas county, is 43 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 138 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 4,573.

The People and Families of Chariton

In Chariton, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Chariton live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chariton had a median family income of $37,935.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Chariton Housing

In Chariton, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Chariton rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Chariton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chariton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Chariton, IA

Comparing Chariton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Chariton Almanac

Chariton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chariton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chariton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chariton Public Libraries

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Chariton Hospitals

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1200 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
(641) 774-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Chariton High Schools (2004)

CHARITON HIGH SCHOOL
501 N GRAND
641-774-5066
Serves 447 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Chariton Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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