Churdan, IA, 2020
Churdan’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1882Churdan is settled
ChurdanIA
A town of 359, settled in 1882.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
359
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$186K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
31.7
years
Jobs based here
67
A commuter town
Is Churdan a good place to live?
33% of residents are under 18 in Churdan, where Iowa’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 22%. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Churdan. Churdan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
359 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Churdan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Churdan, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChurdan Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Churdan’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreene County AuditorGreene County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5005050050 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Churdan.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Iowa and the rest of the country, fewer of Churdan’s working residents work locally
2.2% of working residents work locally in Churdan, below both Iowa’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (8%). Jobs based in Churdan grew to 67 in 2023, 31 more than in 2013. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Churdan.
2%work in town
| Churdan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Churdan2%
Jefferson18%
Carroll8%
Scranton8%
West Des Moines4%
21 mi
median commute distance
67
jobs based in Churdan
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Churdan’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Paton-Churdan Community School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paton-Churdan ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 86 | B+ |
| Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 99 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Churdan’s typical home value is about $186K
The typical Churdan home is worth about $186,000, up 4.2% in a year, 21% below the Iowa typical home. 84% of Churdan households own their home.
$186KZillow home value
| Churdan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Churdan$186K
Iowa$237K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Churdan has four seasons and pleasant summers
Churdan has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 10° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–31°
Spring37–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall39–62°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Churdan, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtTornadoesInland flooding
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Churdan is
Churdan beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| Churdan | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better24 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Churdan | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.7% | 66.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.1% | 11.6% |
Greene County Medical Center
10.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Churdan
18pages on Churdan
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Churdan; the nearest are
Iowa Central Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Dodge27.1 mi$5,496 in-state tuitionIowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames43.4 mi$10,787 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Churdan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Churdan for work
Where Churdan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
67jobs based in Churdan
2%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Churdan
City in Iowa, USA
Churdan is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 365 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft
- ZIP code
- 50050
Questions about Churdan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Churdan, IA a good place to live?
Churdan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.