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Chariton, IA

Chariton, IA.

Population: 6,414 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,695
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$181,487
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Chariton Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$1,884
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
50.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,779
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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