Chariton, IA
1 neighborhoods · 6,449 residents · Iowa
B
66/100
70
Safety Score
70
Affordability
$59K
Median Income
$113K
Median Home Value
Is Chariton, IA a Good Place to Live?
Chariton receives an overall livability grade of B (66/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Iowa. Safety scores B+ (70/100). Affordability scores B+ (70/100) with a median household income of $59,284 and median home values around $113,100.
About 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.9%. 75% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$774
Median Rent/mo
15.4%
College Educated
4.9%
Unemployment
75%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
6,449
Population
1
Zip Codes
Lucas
County
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Neighborhoods in Chariton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50049Lucas Co. | 66 B | 70 | 70 | $59K | $113K | 6,449 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.