Charleston Township, NC

Living in Charleston Township

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 24
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 9
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Schools 23
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Residents

12k Population -188 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
17% College-Educated
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American33%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$3.5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$501 Median Monthly Rent +$3 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas23%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charleston Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Swain County8

Property Crime in Charleston Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Swain County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 4
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston Township

Inland Flooding48
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charleston Township, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charleston Township, NC

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New Kituwah Academy
4 miles, SE
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St Joseph Academy
14 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Charleston Township, NC

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Johnson University
35 miles, NW
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Maryville College
37 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Charleston Township, NC

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Airports

Airports near Charleston Township, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
41 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
83 miles, NE