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Charleston, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
Charleston, MS
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 $37,351 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,696. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% 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 $98,979. 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.
Safety & Crime
Charleston reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.