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Chatsworth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 160/sq mi density
$45,556 Median Income $27,789 per capita
$740 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 940 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatsworth, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,556
39% below
$27,789 per capita
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Chatsworth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chatsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Rent
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chatsworth residents earn a median household income of $45,556 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,789. 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 878 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Chatsworth reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.

Education

4.2% of adults in Chatsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatsworth has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,556
Per Capita$27,789
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,409

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$740
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$185,773
Housing Units50
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property940/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,783/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Chatsworth was founded in 1900.
The median home in Chatsworth was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.