Utah
Charleston is a small town in Utah with a population of 484. Residents earn $93,875 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Charleston receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Charleston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Charleston is $93,875, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Charleston is $672,300, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 75.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,875 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,539 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,092 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $147,183 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,655 |
| County GDP | $1,875M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,084 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $672,300 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,062,593 |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,084 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,719/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.1 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,491 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4673°N, 111.4595°W |
| County FIPS | 49051 |
Winner: Republican by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |