Charles Town, WV
Living in Charles Town
Bikeability17
Walkability34
Commute8
Public Transit26
Affordability50
Public Safety85
Airports85
Hospitals91
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation+869 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate26%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$256kMedian Home Value-$2.1k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$828Median Monthly Rent+$212 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas8%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas9%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charles Town
United States45
West Virginia21
Washington Metro Area33
Jefferson County11
Property Crime in Charles Town
United States48
West Virginia20
Washington Metro Area35
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charles Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charles Town, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charles Town, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Jefferson Academy
6 miles, W
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Berryville
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Charles Town, WV
American Public University System
2 miles, W
Catholic Distance University
2 miles, W
Shepherd University
10 miles, N
Shenandoah University
20 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charles Town, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
2 miles, W
Berkeley Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Winchester Medical Center
21 miles, W
Frederick Health Hospital
24 miles, NE