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Charter Oak, IA

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Population
513
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,255 ft
Median Home Value
$77,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityStorm Lake, Iowa45 miles away · 11,590 residents.

About Charter Oak

Charter Oak is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the East Soldier River. The 2020 census counted 535 residents. Charter Oak was first mentioned in newspapers August 13, 1869. The town Post Office was established May 4, 1876. Charter Oak-Ute CSD is in a Whole Grade Sharing partnership with Maple Valley Anthon-Oto CSD for grades 9-12. Charter Oak makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Charter Oak is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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