South Charleston, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Clark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,655 Population 1,346/sq mi density
$50,952 Median Income $31,853 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $276,545 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,952 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $700/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Charleston, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,952
32% below
$31,853 per capita
Home Value
$131,500
53% below
Zillow: $276,545
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How South Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Charleston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
47%
Rent
60%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Charleston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Charleston residents earn a median household income of $50,952 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,853. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Charleston is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,545. Median rent is $700/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

17.1% of adults in South Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Charleston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,655
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,952
Per Capita$31,853
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$6,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$700
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$276,545
Housing Units915
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,110 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in South Charleston was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.