Charleston, MO
Living in Charleston
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute96
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety64
Airports2
Hospitals29
Colleges17
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Schools2
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Residents
5.6kPopulation-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
$31kMedian 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
$72kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$433Median 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
St Henry Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Southeast Missouri Christian Academy
13 miles, W
The Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Olive Branch Christian Academy
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
29 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Martin
48 miles, SE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
55 miles, N
Murray State University
60 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, MO
Missouri Delta Medical Center
14 miles, W
Southeasthealth
30 miles, NW
Saint Francis Medical Center
30 miles, NW
Southeasthealth Center of Stoddard County
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Charleston, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
25 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
33 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
116 miles, N
Evansville Regional Airport
126 miles, NE