Chatsworth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
80 Population 160/sq mi density
$45,556 Median Income $27,789 per capita
$740 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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
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
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
47°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
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
Broadband83.3%
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.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.