Churdan is a small town of 515 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 9.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Churdan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Churdan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Churdan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.0
Churdan's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Churdan costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Churdan, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$910
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Churdan's violent crime rate is 45.0 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
45.0 /100k
Property Crime
596.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Churdan is served primarily by Paton-Churdan Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Churdan, IA
National Avg
School District
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Churdan sees average highs of 27.6°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.7 inches of snow per year.
Churdan's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Churdan roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,600 and median rent is $910/month.
Churdan's violent crime rate is 45.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Churdan are operated by Paton-Churdan Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Churdan, IA has a population of 515, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Churdan averages 27.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches
with about 31.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Churdan, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50050.
The population of Churdan, Iowa is 515 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Churdan: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $59,600, median household income $58,125, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Churdan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
