Charleston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Charleston, MO
At a Glance
How Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charleston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charleston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charleston residents earn a median household income of $35,139 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,671. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charleston is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,386. Median rent is $734/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,597/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charleston has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.