Charleston, WV

Charleston is a mid-size city in West Virginia with a population of 47,918. Residents earn $64,512 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

47,918 Population 1,526/sq mi density

$64,512 Median Income $45,967 per capita

$187,300 Home Value $158,399 Zillow

$898 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

1,227 Violent Crime/100K 6,561 property/100K

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Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$64,512 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$187,300 home value, $898/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,227 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

44.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Charleston, WV.

Name	Description
Fivemile Hollow Preparation Plant	Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)