Charter Oak, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
489 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,068 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
1
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

Crawford County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 6, IA State House District 12, IA
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Schools

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Schleswig Middle School
11 miles, E • 4.6 star
Schleswig Elementary School
11 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Nebraska Indian Community College
39 miles, NW • 1 star
Buena Vista University
44 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Little Priest Tribal College
46 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Crawford County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Burgess Health Center
27 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
55 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
104 miles, SW • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
106 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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