Charleston, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,057 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coles County
4
Charleston-Mattoon Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Coles County
2
Charleston-Mattoon Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 27
Feb 2 3 31
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 51, IL State House District 101, IL
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Schools

Charleston Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Charleston High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Carl Sandburg Elem School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Eastern Illinois University
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lake Land College
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Indiana State University
41 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Paris Community Hospital
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
34 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
84 miles, NW • 1 star
Indianapolis International Airport
102 miles, E • 3.2 star
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