Charleston, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,301 Population 1,692/sq mi density
$37,351 Median Income $20,696 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $113,182 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$37,351 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Charleston, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,351
50% below
$20,696 per capita
Home Value
$87,700
69% below
Zillow: $113,182
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
367% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
467%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charleston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charleston residents earn a median household income of $37,351 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,696. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charleston is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,182. Median rent is $628/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

21.5% of adults in Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charleston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,301
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,692/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,351
Per Capita$20,696
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent$628
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$113,182
Housing Units980
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death18,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation214 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Charleston was built in 1977.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.