Charleston, IL
Living in Charleston
Bikeability59
Walkability89
Commute98
Public Transit49
Affordability99
Public Safety53
Airports18
Hospitals47
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
48%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charleston
United States45
Illinois50
Coles County39
Property Crime in Charleston
United States48
Illinois43
Coles County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston, IL
Charis Christian Academy
4 miles, W
St Johns Lutheran School
9 miles, W
St Mary School
11 miles, W
Little Creek School
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, IL
Eastern Illinois University
0 miles, SE
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
38 miles, E
Indiana State University
41 miles, E
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, IL
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
5 miles, W
Paris Community Hospital
28 miles, E
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
34 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Charleston, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
39 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
84 miles, W
Indianapolis International Airport
102 miles, E