Charleston, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$672,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$617 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,463 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wasatch County
2
Heber Urban Area
2
Utah
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wasatch County
2
Heber Urban Area
3
Utah
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 30 26
Feb 3 27 29
Mar 3 23 38
Apr 2 14 45
May 2 6 54
Jun 1 1 63
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 2 1 60
Oct 2 6 48
Nov 3 22 36
Dec 3 35 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Soldier Hollow Charter School
<1 miles, NW · 2.8star
Rocky Mountain Middle
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Heber Valley School
3 miles, NE · 1.4star
Daniels Academy
3 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Cortiva Institute-Orem
17 miles, W · 1.4star
AmeriTech College-Provo
18 miles, SW · 1.4star
Brigham Young University-Provo
18 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Heber Valley Hospital
3 miles, E · 4.1star
Park City Hospital
15 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Provo Municipal Airport
22 miles, SW · 1star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
58 miles, N · 1star
Vernal Regional Airport
102 miles, SE · 1star
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