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Charlotte, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Charlotte, IA
At a Glance
How Charlotte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charlotte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charlotte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,200. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlotte is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,201. Median rent is $704/month, with 28.5% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Charlotte reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,111/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.