Charles City, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,351
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
20.5%
Median Home
$93,200
Median Income
$37,301
Median Rent
$530
Charles City SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10
Charles City, IA Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,306.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.29%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Charles City / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 95 | 1,306.9 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 275.1 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 41.3 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 68.8 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 75 | 1,031.8 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 247.6 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 52 | 715.4 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 68.8 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Charles City, IA Cost Of Living
83
Charles City's Overall Cost Of Living
Charles City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Charles City | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
Charles City, IA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Charles City in Iowa
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Population over time in Charles City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,351 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,413 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,427 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,496 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,500 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,562 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,576 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,600 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,636 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,667 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charles City
| Race | Charles City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Charles City
| Gender | Charles City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Charles City for adults over 25
| Education | Charles City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Charles City, Iowa
| Income | Charles City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.0% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.3% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
