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Chariton, IA


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chariton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Chariton, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime32

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