Charleston, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$487 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 38
Feb 2 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 26, AR State House District 46, AR
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Schools

Charleston High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Charleston Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
County Line Elementary School
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lavaca Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital Ozark
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
18 miles, NW • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
121 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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