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MO area data

Charleston, MO

Charleston, MO.

Population: 5,169 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$101,364
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
-9.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.4%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$112,432
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Mississippi County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-40 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$905
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,156
Average weekly wage
$784
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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