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South Charleston, WV


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South Charleston, West Virginia

Introduction to South Charleston, West Virginia

South Charleston, West Virginia is 3 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia and 130 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Kanawha County. The city is part of the Charleston metro area. The population of South Charleston is 13,390.

South Charleston History

The community was established in 1906. However, it was officially incorporated by a special charter enacted by the West Virginia Legislature in 1919. The area is named because of its location towards the south of the Kanawha River.

South Charleston and nearby Attractions

  • Gauley River National Recreation Area
  • Museum in the Community
  • Beech Fork State Park
  • Cultural Center
  • Chief Logan State Park
  • Avampato Discovery Museum

Things To Do In South Charleston

The South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, the Kanawha State Forest and the Charleston Civic Center are all accessible from South Charleston. Parks in the area include Little Creek Park, Timberland Park and Jefferson Park. Local churches include the South Charleston Christian Church, the Saint Paul United Methodist Church and the Southwest Church of God. The city hosts festivals like Summerfest every August and the Mound Arts and Crafts Festival every September.

South Charleston Transportation

Yeager Airport is the nearest major airport.

South Charleston Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at West Virginia State College, Concord College and Marshall University.

High Points

South Charleston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophySouth Charleston Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophySouth Charleston Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophySouth Charleston Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%South Charleston College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%South Charleston Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%South Charleston People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%South Charleston Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%South Charleston Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%South Charleston Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%South Charleston Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of South Charleston, WV

Comparing South Charleston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men610
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income610
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime32

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