Charleston Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,941 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$627 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$990 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalamazoo County
6
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalamazoo County
6
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area
6
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 25
Feb 2 11 27
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 2 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 2 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 2 40
Dec 2 14 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MI State Senate District 19, MI State House District 45, MI
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Schools

GalesburgAugusta High School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
GalesburgAugusta Middle School
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Wright Beauty Academy
8 miles, E • 1 star
Kellogg Community College
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Borgess Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
42 miles, N • 2.3 star
South Bend International Airport
64 miles, W • 1.4 star
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