South Charleston, WV
Living in South Charleston
Bikeability22
Walkability23
Commute95
Public Transit36
Affordability93
Public Safety32
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-915 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office30%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$566Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194923%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Charleston
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in South Charleston
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Charleston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Charleston, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Charleston, WV
Bible Center School
2 miles, E
Blvd Adventist Academy
3 miles, E
Charleston Montessori Inc
4 miles, E
Charleston Catholic High School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near South Charleston, WV
West Virginia State University
4 miles, NW
University of Charleston
5 miles, E
Strayer University-West Virginia
14 miles, NW
Marshall University
39 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Charleston, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW
St Francis Hospital
4 miles, E
Charleston Surgical Hospital
4 miles, E
Charleston Area Medical Center
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near South Charleston, WV
Yeager Airport
6 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
46 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
79 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
103 miles, NE