Iowa
Churdan is a small town in Iowa with a population of 473. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Churdan receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Churdan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Churdan is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Churdan is $71,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Churdan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,734 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,253 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $721M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.83% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $71,400 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,191 |
| Census Median Rent | $967 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.83% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,201/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1541°N, 94.4779°W |
| County FIPS | 19073 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |