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South Charleston, OH

Ohio · Clark County · Springfield Metro

South Charleston is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,655. Residents earn $50,952 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,655 Population 1,346/sq mi density
$50,952 Median Income $31,853 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $258,343 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
751 Violent Crime/100K 7,196 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,952 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
751 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,952
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,500
53% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 751/100K
98% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

How South Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,655
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,952
Per Capita$31,853
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$6,091M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$700
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$258,343
Housing Units915
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent751/100K
Property7,196/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured7.7%
Smoking17.2%
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,110 ft (338 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.22

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.7%
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Is South Charleston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Charleston receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. South Charleston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Charleston is $50,952, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Charleston is $131,500, 53% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 751 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,196 per 100,000, 267% above the national average.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

South Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

South Charleston has a population of 1,655 with a density of 1,346 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 23.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,655
Total Population
1,346
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

South Charleston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish 2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Charleston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Charleston is $50,952, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,853 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,001, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Charleston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,952
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,853
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
IRS Avg AGI$59,558
Gini Index0.423 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,614
County GDP$6,091M

Business (County)

Restaurants239
Healthcare282
Retail350
Manufacturing141

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,540
30% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in South Charleston is $131,500, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,343, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 92% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $873 for a one-bedroom to $1,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. 52.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 915 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. The average annual property tax is $4,540 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 22.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,500
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$258,343

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.0%
Price Drops66.7%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden22.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.7%
Owner-Occupied52.7%
Renter-Occupied47.3%
Housing Units915
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,540
30% above US avg
Effective Rate3.45%
In South Charleston, 40.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 34.3% have high blood pressure. 17.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.2% report binge drinking. 28.7% are physically inactive. 28.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,223. The dentist ratio is 1:1,665. 85.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: South Charleston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Uninsured7.7%
10% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,223
Dentists1:1,665
Mental Health1:467
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death12,878/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities282
South Charleston has a violent crime rate of 751 per 100,000 residents, 98% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 7,196 per 100,000, 267% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, South Charleston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: South Charleston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent750.5/100K
98% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property7,196.4/100K
267% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents36
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
South Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,110 ft (338 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,346/sq mi
Coordinates39.8248°N, 83.6437°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.1 / 100
Community Resilience82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 80 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 130 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 120 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 125 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 138 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 91 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 108 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 119 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 108 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 145 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 138 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 127 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 2,051 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 41 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 89 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 40 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 98 km 4
May 10, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

South Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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South Charleston is located in Clark County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.3% of the vote, a 29.5-point margin. 91.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 282 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 88.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.8%

Winner: Republican by 29.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents36
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+86.8%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.22
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density1,346/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyClark County County

Services

Broadband Access91.7%
Avg Download Speed127.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed7.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities282
Restaurants239
Retail Stores350

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%
Average costs for common services in South Charleston. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit $325 ($186–$510)
Urgent Care Visit $186 ($93–$325)
Emergency Room Visit $2,042 ($742–$4,640)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70–$186)
Dental Filling $232 ($139–$371)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement $278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $557 ($371–$928)
Battery Replacement $186 ($93–$325)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair $371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install $6,496 ($3,712–$11,136)
Roof Repair $928 ($371–$1,856)
Roof Replacement $8,352 ($5,104–$13,920)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,392 ($464–$3,248)
Divorce (Contested) $13,920 ($4,640–$27,840)
DUI Defense $4,640 ($1,856–$9,280)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,392 ($742–$2,784)
Will Preparation $464 ($186–$928)
Trust Preparation $2,320 ($928–$4,640)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $139 ($70–$232)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$121)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.25 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread $3.53 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.18 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.10 ($3.71–$6.96)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($46–$139)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $186 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,856 ($1,114–$3,248)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,114 ($557–$2,320)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $928 ($464–$1,856)
After-School Care (Monthly) $371 ($186–$650)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $928 ($371–$2,320)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,600 ($4,640–$27,840)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($46–$186)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter $186 ($93–$371)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$961
Toddler$866
Preschool$758
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$736
Toddler$714
Preschool$671
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Clark County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 6,776 319 $56,859 1.01
Manufacturing 6,769 148 $65,219 1.75
Retail Trade 4,684 364 $33,806 1.00
Accommodation & Food Services 4,629 248 $20,213 1.08
Administrative & Waste Services 3,858 148 $42,079 1.40
Transportation & Warehousing 2,931 106 $60,962 1.47
Finance & Insurance 1,858 112 $63,500 0.97
Other Services 1,578 200 $47,486 1.12
Management of Companies 1,282 21 $80,575 1.62
Construction 1,217 206 $63,915 0.49
Professional & Technical Services 922 202 $65,405 0.28
Educational Services 614 17 $50,616 0.63
Arts & Entertainment 440 35 $21,356 0.56
Real Estate 419 126 $41,497 0.57
Agriculture & Forestry 400 34 $44,472 1.05
Information & Technology 80 34 $92,471 0.09
Mining & Oil/Gas 44 7 $152,778 0.25
Unclassified 1 0 $6,530 0.02

Schools in South Charleston

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miami View Elementary School Elementary 420 — —
Southeastern Sr. High School High 177 26 6.8:1
Southeastern Jr. High School Middle 95 16 5.9:1
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Radio Stations near South Charleston

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Real Roots Radio — AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near South Charleston

3 campgrounds found near South Charleston.

NameRatingSitesPrice
DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE 4.8/5 2 Free
CJ BROWN DAM AND RESERVOIR - DAM SITE (OH) 4.7/5 3 $35
Caesar Creek Lake 4.5/5 5 $35

National Parks Near South Charleston

27 national parks and monuments found near South Charleston.

ParkTypeFee
Adena State Memorial State Park Free
Alum Creek State Park State Park Free
Buck Creek State Park State Park Free
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument National Monument Free
Cowan Lake State Park State Park Free
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Delaware State Park State Park Free
East Fork State Park State Park Free
Gahanna Woods Park State Park Free
Grand Lake St Marys State Park State Park Free
Great Seal State Park State Park Free
Harbor Point State Park State Park Free
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Indian Lake State Park State Park Free
John Bryan State Park State Park Free
Kiser Lake State Park State Park Free
Lake Loramie State Park State Park Free
Lake White Sp State Park Free
Madison Lake State Park State Park Free
Mt. Gilead State Park State Park Free
Pike Lake State Park State Park Free
Rocky Fork State Park State Park Free
Stonelick State Park State Park Free
Story Mound State Memorial State Park Free
Sycamore State Park State Park Free
Tar Hollow State Park State Park Free
William Howard Taft National Historic Site National Historic Site Free

Museums in South Charleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
WESCOTT HOUSE FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION9373279291$609,138
WESTCOTT HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION85 S GREENMOUNT AVE9373279291$609,138
CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9373240657$562,550
CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION117 SOUTH FOUNTIAN AVENUE9373240657$562,550
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM9373254673$457,223
OHIO BASKETBALL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM6145472160$73,180
HOLLANDIA BOTANICAL GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER616 NORTH LIMESTONE STREET9373223122$2,507
DARBY CREEK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF MECHANICSBURGHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GLEN HELEN ECOLOGY INSTITUTEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER405 CORRY ST9377691902
JAMESTOWN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9376753501
MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7408522977
NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN MUSEUM FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM9373764944
SOUTH FOUNTAIN PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
YELLOW SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5137677516

Libraries in South Charleston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY201 S. FOUNTAIN AVE.0.0480,688
LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY20 E FIRST ST0.0115,596
MECHANICSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY60 S. MAIN ST.0.029,172

Farmers Markets in South Charleston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anderson Farm Market1240 Clifton Rd
London Farmers MarketEast 2nd Street
Springfield Farmers Market117 S Fountain Ave. 06/03/2017 to 09/30/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;YesVisit
Timothy's Farmers MarketCorner of East Xenia & Maysutle St
Yellow Springs Farmers' Market in King's YardWalnut St. behind the Trail TavernVisit
Yellow Springs Winter Farmer's MarketYellow Springs Methodist Church/ 202 South Winter Street01/04/2014 to 03/29/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Restaurants in South Charleston

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Purple Monkey

Golf Courses in South Charleston

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Locust Hills Golf Course

Breweries in South Charleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bens Corner Pub LLCBreweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants436 Sheridan Ave9373235116
Beverage DockShopping & Stores, Springfield, OH, Springfield, Breweries, Wine Stores, Liquor Stores, OH, Wine, S209 E Leffel Ln9373253241
Whities TavernCocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, food and drink, Bars & Pubs, drinking, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew1070 Warder St9375212479
Xpress Drive ThruBreweries, Wholesale Foods1100 Lagonda Ave9375250404
Yellow Springs BreweryBars, Brew Pubs, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores305 N Walnut St9377670222Visit

Pharmacies in South Charleston

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CHARLESTON PHARMACY 127 SOUTH CHILLICOTHE STREET 937-462-8331

Cell Towers in South Charleston

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
343 State Road 72 (60176)LTOWER95
(South Solon site) 3315 ST RT 323 SWTOWER90
(South Solon site) 3315 ST RT 323 SWTOWER90
10909 CARR RD (1507)LTOWER89
731 STATE ROUTE 42TOWER89
731 STATE ROUTE 42TOWER89
2175 US RT 42 E (60147)LTOWER88
9950 Columbus-Cincinnati Road (123085)LTOWER88
1262 NEW JASPER/PAINTERSVILLE (New Jasper)TOWER88
1262 NEW JASPER/PAINTERSVILLE (New Jasper)TOWER88
11137 Allen Road (1508)MTOWER65
251 North Main Street (110061)MTOWER59
2740 DAVIS ROAD (59209)GTOWER51
650 Gwynne Road (1501)MTOWER47

Fire Stations in South Charleston

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Madison Township Fire & EMS222 W Columbus STVolunteer937-462-8222

Bridges in South Charleston

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete continuous1972754,011F
SlabConcrete continuous19721074,011G
CulvertConcrete1972244,011G
SlabConcrete continuous1957683,222F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1933663,193G
SlabConcrete1951323,174F
SlabConcrete continuous2012851,953G
SlabConcrete1957361,953F
SlabConcrete continuous1972551,595G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201572930G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete195453881G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199675865G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196939827F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199032489G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete190033485G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete198635385G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete201132385G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1975107367F
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete201634324G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201261310G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197436214F
CulvertConcrete198932190G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199351161G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete194040102G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19624376G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19554024G

Superfund Sites Near South Charleston

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CENTRAL STATE UNIV1400 BRUSH ROW RDGREENE
EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. (0124010117)708 PARROTT ROAD, N.W.FAYETTE
TOPRE AMERICA CORPORATION2069 LAGONDA AVECLARK

Airports Near South Charleston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
James M. Cox Dayton International AirportDAYMedium Airport
Rickenbacker International AirportLCKMedium Airport
Springfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSGHMedium Airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott FieldOSUMedium Airport
Wilmington AirparkILNMedium Airport
Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseFFOMedium Airport
Adams Strip—Small Airport
Aerodrome Les Noyers—Small Airport
Air Jordan Airport—Small Airport
Anderson Airfield—Small Airport
Andy Barnhart Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Bashore Airport—Small Airport
Beam Farms Airport—Small Airport
Bellefontaine Regional Airport—Small Airport
Bohannan Airport—Small Airport
Bolton Field—Small Airport
Boober Airport—Small Airport
Bowman Airport—Small Airport
Bowman Field—Small Airport
Buena Vista Farm Airport—Small Airport
Caesar Creek Soaring Club Gliderport—Small Airport
Clearwater Airpark—Small Airport
Clermont County Airport—Small Airport
Clinton County Airport—Small Airport
Collins-Flege Airpark—Small Airport
Columbus Southwest Airport—Small Airport
Dahio Trotwood Airport—Small Airport
Darby Airport—Small Airport
Dayton-Wright Brothers AirportMGYSmall Airport
Delaware Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Dewey Drome—Small Airport
Donner Field—Small Airport
Double J Airport—Small Airport
Elliotts Landing Airport—Small Airport
Eylesair Airport—Small Airport
Fayette County Airport—Small Airport
Fighter Field Airport—Small Airport
Fl-Airfield—Small Airport
Flying Acres Airport—Small Airport
Fricke Airport—Small Airport
Frith Airport—Small Airport
Fry Airport—Small Airport
Fry Field—Small Airport
Green Acres Airport—Small Airport
Greene County/Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport—Small Airport
Grimes Field—Small Airport
Haas Airport—Small Airport
Hallelujah Field—Small Airport
Hammond Airport—Small Airport
Head Field Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in South Charleston

6 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Clark County Sheriff120 North Fountain Avenue
Clark County Sheriff East District Office3130 East Main Street
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Springfield Police130 North Fountain Avenue
Yellow Springs Police Department
Yellow Springs Police Department

Grocery Stores in South Charleston

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 10692Other480 W Columbus Rd
Family Dollar 13144Other440 W Columbus Rd
SHOEMAKER'S MARKETOther111 S Chillicothe St

Post Offices in South Charleston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Selma Post Office

Treatment Centers in South Charleston

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BrightView HealthSubstance Abuse844-707-7775
Ethan Crossing Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse937-390-8060
McKinley Hall IncSubstance Abuse937-328-5300 x0
McKinley Hall Inc - Mens Residential ProgramSubstance Abuse937-328-5300 x222
Oesterlen Services for Youth IncBoth937-399-6101 x140
Project Woman of OhioMental Health937-328-5308
Rocking Horse Childrens Health CenterBoth937-324-1111
WellSpringMental Health937-325-5564

DOL Wage Violations in South Charleston

1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $4,753 in back wages owed to 86 employees.

1
Violations
$4,753
Back Wages Owed
86
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Buckeye — — 45368 — 1 $4,753 $55 86

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Charleston

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPO BOX P
FIRST RAINBOW CHURCH8 E COLUMBUS RD
INDEPENDENT FREEWILL BAPTIST CHAPEL OF PRAYER6895 OLD SPRINGFIELD RD
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OFPO BOX 177
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRIST5920 FLETCHER CHAPEL RD
JOHN ONE MINISTRIESPO BOX 124
KINGDOM CULTURE INC6682 PLATTSBURG RD
PITCHIN COMMUNITY CHURCH5617 DOLLY VARDEN RD
SELMA WORSHIP CENTER31 JAMES CT
THE LIGHTHOUSE10391 PLATTSBURG RD
VICTORY CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD331 W COLUMBUS RD

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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Charleston

What is the population of South Charleston?

South Charleston has a population of 1,655 residents and is located in Ohio. The population density is 1,346 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is South Charleston expensive to live in?

South Charleston is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $50,952, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,500 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is South Charleston safe?

Public safety is a concern in South Charleston, with a violent crime rate of 751 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,196 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, South Charleston receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in South Charleston?

South Charleston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in South Charleston?

The job market in South Charleston is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,001. There are 2,614 business establishments in the area, including 239 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 2.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in South Charleston?

The median home value in South Charleston is $131,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,343. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. Fair market rent is $873 for a 1-bedroom and $1,092 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 52.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,540.

How are the schools in South Charleston?

Schools in South Charleston score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 17.1% of adults in South Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is South Charleston?

The obesity rate in South Charleston is 40.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.2% of adults are smokers. 28.7% are physically inactive. 28.9% of residents report depression. 7.7% lack health insurance. 85.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,223.

What is transportation like in South Charleston?

The average commute in South Charleston is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of South Charleston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of South Charleston is 91.5% White, 1.6% Black or African American. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 23.5% of residents have a disability. 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

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