Charleston, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Charleston is a community in Franklin County, Arkansas, home to about 2,646 people spread across 3.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,184 a year, and a typical home is worth about $156,300. About 33.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Charleston ranks number 118 of 614 in population, number 186 in median household income, number 162 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Charleston typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Branch, AR | 5.3 mi. | 317 |
| 2. | Lavaca, AR | 8.0 mi. | 2,489 |
| 3. | Ratcliff, AR | 9.0 mi. | 97 |
| 4. | Caulksville, AR | 10.2 mi. | 195 |
| 5. | Central City, AR | 11.1 mi. | 627 |
| 6. | Greenwood, AR | 12.2 mi. | 9,616 |
| 7. | Booneville, AR | 13.0 mi. | 3,798 |
| 8. | Barling, AR | 13.0 mi. | 5,007 |
What is the population of Charleston, Arkansas?
Charleston has a population of about 2,646 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Charleston, Arkansas in?
Charleston is located in Franklin County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Charleston, Arkansas?
The median home value in Charleston is about $156,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Charleston, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Charleston is about $36,184 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Charleston, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Franklin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Charleston, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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