Charleston, MO

Living in Charleston

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 17
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Schools 2
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Residents

5.6k Population -106 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black54%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate45%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office17%
Service38%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$1.2k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$433 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charleston

United States45
Missouri53
Mississippi County38

Property Crime in Charleston

United States48
Missouri54
Mississippi County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 2
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 38 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado35
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charleston, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charleston, MO

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The Christian Academy
14 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Charleston, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charleston, MO

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Southeasthealth
30 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Charleston, MO

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