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Chapin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
146 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$70,377 Median Income $37,670 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $169,562 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 3,414 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,377 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Chapin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,377
6% below
$37,670 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
70% below
Zillow: $169,562
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
3,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
42% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chapin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Chapin reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population146
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female14% / 86%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property3,414/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband90.0%
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.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.