Chariton is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 4149 residents.. The poverty rate of Chariton is 18.1%, which is 29% higher than national average. The typical household in Chariton earns $48676 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Chariton, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Chariton remained 3%, which is 36% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Chariton, only 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Chariton is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Chariton is $84000 , which is 63% lower than national average. While median income in Chariton remained $48676, which is 28% lower than national average.