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Charleston, AR

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Population
2,760
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
518 ft
Median Home Value
$156,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$764/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Charleston

Set about 25 miles east of Fort Smith along Highway 22, Charleston is a quiet, friendly town of around 2,600 people in the Arkansas River Valley. It offers a relaxed pace of life with an easy commute to bigger-city jobs, healthcare, and shopping. The community also holds a proud place in history, having been the first school district in the South to integrate following the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision. Between its strong local schools and welcoming neighbors, Charleston makes a great home base for anyone seeking small-town living.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.6ratingBright SkiesA+97.6rating

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