Charleston, AR
Living in Charleston
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute54
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports18
Hospitals33
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation-170 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Utility gas57%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charleston
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Franklin County45
Property Crime in Charleston
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Franklin County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding73
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston, AR
Keystone School
11 miles, E
St Joseph Catholic School
18 miles, E
Annoor Academy of Fort Smith
18 miles, W
Trinity Junior High School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
20 miles, W
University of the Ozarks
35 miles, E
Arkansas Tech University
51 miles, E
University of Arkansas
54 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, AR
Mercy Hospital Booneville
12 miles, SE
Valley Behavioral Health System
15 miles, W
Mercy Hospital Ozark
18 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Charleston, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
18 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
70 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
121 miles, NW