Charles City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,734 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$523 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 34
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 29, IA State House District 58, IA
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Charles City High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

North Iowa Area Community College
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Wartburg College
25 miles, S • 2.8 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Floyd County Medical Center
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Waverly Health Center
26 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
38 miles, S • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
59 miles, NE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
91 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
95 miles, S • 1.4 star
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