Churdan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
473 Population 229/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $27,734 per capita
$71,400 Home Value $191,948 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $967/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Churdan, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$27,734 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
75% below
Zillow: $191,948
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Churdan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
25%
Rent
83%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Churdan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Churdan residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,734. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Churdan is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,948. Median rent is $967/month, with 16.0% 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 1938.

Education

16.3% of adults in Churdan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Churdan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population473
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$27,734
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,400
Rent$967
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$191,948
Housing Units208
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Churdan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.