South Charleston, WV

Living in South Charleston

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 23
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 13
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Schools 34
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Residents

12k Population -915 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office30%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$566 Median Monthly Rent +$95 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194923%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Charleston

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in South Charleston

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 8
Feb 36 3 7
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 55 4 1
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 3 1
Dec 36 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Charleston

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Charleston, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Charleston, WV

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Bible Center School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near South Charleston, WV

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Marshall University
39 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Charleston, WV

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St Francis Hospital
4 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near South Charleston, WV

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Yeager Airport
6 miles, E
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