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Charles City, Iowa

Introduction to Charles City, Iowa

Charles City, Iowa, in Floyd county, is located 43 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 7,812 people residing in the city.

Charles City History

Charles City is the county seat of Floyd County and was named after the son of a settler called Joseph Kelly. The city was once known as St. Charles and Charlestown. In 1860, the city adopted its present name. In the 1870s, the railroad first entered the city. It is the birthplace of Charles Walter Hart, the founder of Hart - Parr Company. Charles City is the site of the last lynching in the state.

Charles City and nearby Attractions

  • Floyd County Historical Society Museum
  • Greene Historical Museum
  • Carrie Lane Chapman Catt House
  • Chickasaw County Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Charles City

Tourists can visit the Floyd County Historical Society Museum and the Greene Historical Museum while in the city. You can also visit the Sunset Park, Memorial Park, and the Riverside Park. The city has many churches including the Evangelical Free Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Trinity United Methodist Church. Those interested in shopping can have a look around the Cedar Mall and the Kelly Mall. The city organizes the Floyd County Fair and the Pioneer Day each year.

Charles City Transportation

Air transportation is available from Waterloo Municipal Airport.

Charles City Higher Education

North Iowa Area Community College, Hawkeye Community College, University of Northern Iowa, and the Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCharles City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Charles City Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Charles City Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Charles City Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Charles City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Charles City, IA

Comparing Charles City 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity39
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime64

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