Charleston, WV
Living in Charleston
Bikeability55
Walkability71
Commute92
Public Transit61
Affordability89
Public Safety30
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
48kPopulation-3.4k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charleston
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Charleston
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston, WV
Sacred Heart Grade School
0 miles, S
Charleston Catholic High School
0 miles, SW
Charleston Montessori Inc
1 miles, NW
Mountaineer Montessori School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, WV
University of Charleston
1 miles, SE
West Virginia State University
8 miles, W
Strayer University-West Virginia
18 miles, NW
Appalachian Bible College
42 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, WV
St Francis Hospital
0 miles, N
Charleston Area Medical Center
0 miles, E
Charleston Surgical Hospital
0 miles, S
Highland Hospital
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Charleston, WV
Yeager Airport
3 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
50 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
75 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
100 miles, NE