Chariton, Iowa

Population 4,333

Chariton is located in Lucas County, IA. The population is 4,333, making Chariton the largest city in Lucas County.

There are 4 public schools in Chariton with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Chariton is moderate , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chariton is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chariton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chariton include Lincoln Township, Whitebreast Township and Benton Township.

Chariton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

12.16% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 211
  • Violent Crimes: 459
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 574
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

63.33% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Chariton
  • 36.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

3 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Chariton, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Chariton's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chariton, IA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chariton, IA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chariton, IA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $635
  • 1 Bedroom: $667
  • 2 Bedrooms: $878
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,085
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,191

Zip Codes

50049

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Environmental Hazards

3 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Chariton, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Chariton, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Chariton, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.27°
  • February 24.83°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.58°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 72.73°
  • September 62.6°
  • October 53.3°
  • November 40.33°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chariton, IA

Earthquakes
Chariton, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chariton, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chariton, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chariton, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chariton, IA: $42,003

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chariton is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.21%
White Collar - 52.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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19 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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