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South Charleston, OH
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South Charleston, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is South Charleston a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $258,343. 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.
Safety & Crime
South Charleston reports 751 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 98% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,196/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.