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Charleston, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,611
Population
682/sq mi density
$60,058
Median Income
$30,613 per capita
$116,500
Home Value
$193,566 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
978 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,058 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2945°N, 94.0484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sebastian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.6").