Sign In Register

Chariton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lucas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,235 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$52,109 Median Income $27,795 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $157,223 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 2,973 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,109 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
236
per 100,000 residents
38% below
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,973
per 100,000 residents
52% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Below Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
0.0 avg 6.3
Rape
47.2 avg 40.0
Robbery
0.0 avg 73.9
Assault
188.8 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
660.7 avg 271.0
Theft
2,076.5 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
236.0 avg 282.7
Arson
0.0

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime236.0
Murder0.0
Rape47.2
Robbery0.0
Aggravated Assault188.8

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,973.1
Burglary660.7
Theft/Larceny2,076.5
Vehicle Theft236.0
Arson0.0

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)1