The Town FilesSouth Charleston, Ohio
Village in Clark County · population 1,706 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,300
- Household income
- $49,896
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 43.3
South Charleston is a village of 1,706 people in Clark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $141,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns, quieter than 84% of Ohio towns, hipper than 80% of Ohio towns.
How South Charleston ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Charleston is worth $141,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $49,896, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $704 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Charleston | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $704 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,896 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in South Charleston
| People | South Charleston | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in South Charleston
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Charleston since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 36 deaths and 1,163 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 46,967 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,055 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in South Charleston itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in South Charleston
3 public schools with 688 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami View Elementary School | PK-6 | 424 | 17.7 |
| Southeastern Sr. High School | 9-12 | 180 | 12.9 |
| Southeastern Jr. High School | 7-8 | 84 | 10.5 |
Towns near South Charleston
- Cedarville, OH10.4 mi · 4,257 people · home $200,800
- Springfield, OH10.7 mi · 58,662 people · home $116,800
- London, OH11.8 mi · 10,279 people · home $201,000
- Choctaw Lake, OH12.4 mi · 2,047 people · home $347,700
- Jamestown, OH12.5 mi · 2,052 people · home $146,500
- Jeffersonville, OH12.9 mi · 1,258 people · home $143,800
- Yellow Springs, OH13.3 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- Northridge, OH13.8 mi · 7,518 people · home $193,800
South Charleston questions
Is South Charleston, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Charleston scores better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns and quieter than 84%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in South Charleston?
The median owner-occupied home in South Charleston is valued at $141,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,896, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $704 a month.
What is the weather like in South Charleston?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does South Charleston get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Charleston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)