Charleston, IL

Living in Charleston

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 89
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 77
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Schools 14
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Residents

20k Population -1.3k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
64% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charleston

United States45
Illinois50
Coles County39

Property Crime in Charleston

United States48
Illinois43
Coles County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 2 6
Feb 32 2 4
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 31 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charleston, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charleston, IL

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St Mary School
11 miles, W
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Little Creek School
15 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Charleston, IL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charleston, IL

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Airports

Airports near Charleston, IL

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