At a Glance
Median Income
$70,377
$37,670 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
Zillow: $169,562
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.4% smoking rate
How Chapin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chapin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chapin a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapin residents earn a median household income of $70,377 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,670. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chapin is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,562. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
47.7% of adults in Chapin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female14% / 86%
Foreign Born36.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,377
Per Capita$37,670
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$169,562
Housing Units74
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,154 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Chapin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
36.3% of residents are foreign-born.