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A town of 1,979. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,979
−14.1% since 2010
Typical home
$113K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
1,138
A job hub
What makes Charleston stand out
The 3 things Charleston does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Charleston
Health
95% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MS on 3 measures, worse on 16.
1,138jobs here
Work
1,138 jobs
based in Charleston, a regional job hub
24% of working residents work in town.
$113Ktypical home
Housing
$113K typical home
43% below the MS typical home
Up 0.8% in a year.
A shrinking town
Charleston has shrunk 14.1% since 2010
2,193 people in 2010; 1,979 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Charleston’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →93°
Mostly Clear
H 93° · L 72°
Local news
All →- Charleston vs North Panola - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- North Panola vs M.S. Palmer - Boys Varsity Football 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Charleston vs Away - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Charleston. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Charleston beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
3 better13 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Charleston | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.5% | 11.2% |
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah
0.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
27th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Charleston
About one in 4 of Charleston’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Grenada (9%), Batesville (7%) and Greenwood (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
24%work in town
Where working residents work
In Charleston24%
Grenada9%
Batesville7%
Greenwood3%
Jackson3%
23 mi
median commute distance
1,138
jobs based in Charleston
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Charleston home is worth about $113K
The typical Charleston home is worth about $113,000, up 0.8% in a year, 43% below the Mississippi typical home.
$113KZillow home value
Typical home value
Charleston$113K
Mississippi$198K
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Charleston’s public schools outperform 31% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Charleston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Elementary School | PK–4 | 316 | D− |
| Charleston High School | 9–12 | 273 | D |
| E Tallahatchie Voc Center | 7–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1980
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Charleston has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–55°
Spring52–74°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–76°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Charleston
Charleston's reported crime rate is well above Mississippi's. 26 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Charleston15.2
Mississippi2.5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Charleston19.3
Mississippi18.1
U.S.20
26
violent crimes reported in 2022
33
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,001 people come to Charleston for work
Where Charleston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,138jobs based in Charleston
24%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Charleston
City in Mississippi, United States
Charleston is a city in north central Mississippi and one of the two county seats of Tallahatchie County, which is located on both sides of the Tallahatchie River. This city is located east of the river and, as of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,884.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,884
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 217 ft
- ZIP code
- 38921
- Area code
- 662