St. Charles, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
891 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$81,944 Median Income $35,887 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $271,690 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,944 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $939/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Charles, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,944
9% above
$35,887 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
30% below
Zillow: $271,690
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How St. Charles Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
70%
Rent
81%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Charles a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Charles residents earn a median household income of $81,944 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,887. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Charles is $197,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,690. Median rent is $939/month, with 20.4% 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 1976.

Education

18.8% of adults in St. Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population891
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,944
Per Capita$35,887
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,100
Rent$939
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$271,690
Housing Units333
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Charles was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.