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Charles City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Floyd County County
Charles City, IA
At a Glance
How Charles City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charles City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charles City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charles City residents earn a median household income of $56,734 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,991. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charles City is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,898. Median rent is $628/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Charles City reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 968/100K. The murder rate is 13.6/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Charles City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charles City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.