Chatsworth, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 74 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 31  (42.9%)
Females: 43  (57.1%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51011

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,304 (it was $18,333 in 2000)
Chatsworth:

$49,304
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,362 (it was $12,673 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,417 (it was $21,700 in 2000)
Chatsworth:

$163,417
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $123,370; detached houses: $122,658

Median gross rent in 2022: $710.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chatsworth: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.0%
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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Chatsworth, Iowa as of June 30, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chatsworth is 82 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (60.0%), Irish (16.7%), Dutch (13.3%), English (6.7%), Norwegian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/31/1900

Elevation: 1162 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 152 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chatsworth city:

0.9% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (29.6 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (117.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (457.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hawarden, IA (2.5 miles ),
Akron, IA (2.6 miles ),
Alcester, SD (3.1 miles ),
Craig, IA (3.2 miles),
Ireton, IA (3.3 miles ),
Westfield, IA (3.5 miles),
Richland, SD (3.6 miles),
Brunsville, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 42.92 N, Longitude: 96.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Chatsworth, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chatsworth, IA in 2022

Chatsworth satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Chatsworth, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Chatsworth, Iowa average temperatures Chatsworth, Iowa average precipitation Chatsworth, Iowa humidity Chatsworth, Iowa wind speed Chatsworth, Iowa snowfall Chatsworth, Iowa sunshine Chatsworth, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.0. This is about average.

City:

62.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.143. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.143
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 2.96. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.96
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.463. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.463
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 21.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.10. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.10
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Chatsworth-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.2 miles away from the Chatsworth city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chatsworth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 212% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 170.5 miles away from Chatsworth center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 121.1 miles away from Chatsworth center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 191.9 miles away from Chatsworth center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 449.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 115.6 miles away from Chatsworth center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Chatsworth center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sioux County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chatsworth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chatsworth:

  • HAWARDEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • HASS HILLCREST CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • HILLCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAWARDEN, IA)
  • AKRON CARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AKRON, IA)
  • MORNINGSIDE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALCESTER, SD)
  • HUDSON HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HUDSON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chatsworth:

  • University of South Dakota (about 23 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 32 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 48 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Wayne State College (about 54 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Buena Vista University (about 70 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Northeast Community College (about 75 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 92 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

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Sioux County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chatsworth:

Marital status in Chatsworth, IA
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 67.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Chatsworth:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chatsworth, IA (based on Sioux County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,31632
Evangelical Protestant12,98841
Catholic2,4716
Other1-
None4,928-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Sioux County:

2.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Here:

6.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
This county:

8.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Sioux County:

24.5%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Sioux County:

15.0%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$375
Totals for Government 0$0 1$375

Chatsworth government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $9,000 ($121.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($54.05)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($54.05)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($27.03)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($27.03)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($13.51)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($13.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $25,000 ($337.84)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($27.03)

Chatsworth government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($54.05)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $6,000 ($81.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($121.62)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $10,000 ($135.14)
    Property: $8,000 ($108.11)

Chatsworth government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $41,000 ($554.05)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chatsworth:

  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KLEM (1410 AM; 1 kW; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chatsworth:

  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIHK (106.9 FM; ROCK VALLEY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Chatsworth:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 34.1mTotal length
  • 2,695Total average daily traffic
  • 605Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,695Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Chatsworth, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chatsworth, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Gina Cacciatore, 100th Street And Diamond Avenue (Lat: 42.907750 Lon: -96.506806), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19149 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 100th Street And Diamond Avenue (Lat: 42.907750 Lon: -96.506806), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19149 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 100th Street And Diamond Avenue (Lat: 42.907750 Lon: -96.506806), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19149 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 100th Street And Diamond Avenue (Lat: 42.907750 Lon: -96.506806), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19149 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0MYC, Licensee ID: L00499512, Grant Date: 01/25/2022, Expiration Date: 04/11/2032, Certifier: Christopher A Lidgett, Registrant: Christopher A Lidgett, 210 Center St, Chatsworth, IA 51011


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chatsworth, IA
  • 44.0%Electricity
  • 36.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chatsworth, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Chatsworth compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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