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Charlotte, IA

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Population
386
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
693 ft
Median Home Value
$101,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$760/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,711
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Charlotte

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Clinton County, Charlotte is a quiet, close-knit eastern Iowa community of under 400 people. Founded in the 1850s by an early settler who built a mill and named the town after his wife, it has maintained its peaceful, rural character for generations. Iowa Highway 136 runs straight through town, giving residents a straightforward drive to Clinton for grocery runs, healthcare, and riverfront dining.

Assumption Church Charlotte, Iowa

Local kids attend the Northeast Community School District centered in nearby Goose Lake, bringing families together with neighboring rural towns. Life in Charlotte centers around simple routines, quiet streets, and community get-togethers at the local park. With the Quad Cities less than an hour to the south, the town makes a great home base for anyone seeking relaxed, small-town living with regional job centers still within an easy commute.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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