Charleston, MS
Living in Charleston
Bikeability
22
Walkability
61
Commute
75
Public Transit
24
Affordability
100
Public Safety
72
Airports
29
Hospitals
42
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
+337 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black65%
Caucasian33%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$25k
Median Household Income
+$6.3k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector47%
Self-employed27%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office15%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$67k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$327
Median Monthly Rent
+$131 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
LP gas10%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charleston
United States45
Mississippi57
Tallahatchie County23
Property Crime in Charleston
United States48
Mississippi57
Tallahatchie County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding47
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston, MS
Strider Academy
11 miles, W
Delta Academy
20 miles, NW
North Delta School
21 miles, N
Kirk Academy
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, MS
Mississippi Valley State University
38 miles, SW
University of Mississippi
39 miles, NE
Delta State University
43 miles, SW
Rust College
63 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, MS
Tallahatchie Critical Access Hospital
0 miles, SW
Quitman County Hospital Cah
21 miles, NW
University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada
22 miles, SE
Panola Medical Center
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Charleston, MS
Memphis International Airport
72 miles, N
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
93 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
117 miles, S
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport-Adams Field
133 miles, NW