South Charleston, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,655 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,952 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$399 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clark County
4
Springfield Metro Area
4
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clark County
6
Springfield Metro Area
6
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 28
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Schools

Miami View Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Southeastern Sr High School
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Southeastern Jr High School
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
South Vienna Middle School
7 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Clark State Community College
10 miles, NW 1.4 star
Cedarville University
10 miles, W 1.9 star
Wittenberg University
12 miles, NW 2.3 star
Antioch College
13 miles, W

Hospitals

Madison Health
11 miles, E 3.2 star
Springfield Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
38 miles, SE 1 star