At a Glance
Median Income
$211,875
$59,569 per capita
Violent Crime
376/100K
3,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Charles City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charles City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Charles City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charles City residents earn a median household income of $211,875 , which is 182% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,569. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 237 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Charles City reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,033/100K.
Education
65.2% of adults in Charles City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charles City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$211,875
Per Capita$59,569
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$278,388
Housing Units29
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property3,033/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,317/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Charles City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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