Very AffordableHigher than AverageSoutheastern Local
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South Charleston is a small town of 1,791 in Ohio, with a median household income of $47,137
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Charleston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Charleston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Charleston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
South Charleston's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Charleston costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Charleston, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,137
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
South Charleston's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
618.3 /100k
Property Crime
2375.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Charleston is served primarily by Southeastern Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Charleston, OH
National Avg
School District
Southeastern Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Charleston sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.4 inches of snow per year.
South Charleston's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Charleston roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,100 and median rent is $658/month.
South Charleston's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2375.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Charleston are operated by Southeastern Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Charleston, OH has a population of 1,791, a median household income of $47,137, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Charleston averages 33.2°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 20.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Charleston, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45368.
The population of South Charleston, Ohio is 1,791 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Charleston: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $120,100, median household income $47,137, crime index 143 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Charleston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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